HOW TO GET TO THE RED BULL RING WITH LESS TRAFFIC DURING THE AUSTRIAN GP

With the MotoGP weekend at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg set for 19–20 September, tens of thousands of fans are expected to travel to Styria. Organisers are warning that traffic will be heaviest at peak times, so the central message is to plan early and, where possible, switch to public transport or other alternatives to avoid delays.

For fans travelling by bus, the event offers a particularly comfortable option via interregional coach transfers. On Saturday and Sunday, connections are planned from multiple Austrian federal states, with boarding points including Salzburg, Carinthia and Styria.

Rail is also presented as a straightforward route. The target station is Knittelfeld, reachable from various parts of Austria using ÖBB services. From there, free shuttle buses run to the Red Bull Ring.

Those who want to combine driving with the last stretch on two wheels can use a Park-and-Bike setup near the Therme Fohnsdorf. Visitors can park their car there and complete the final kilometres by bicycle, which organisers say can help bypass potential congestion around Spielberg during the busiest periods.

For motorists, the guidance is to leave as early as possible. Parking areas open one hour before the venue gates open. Police and marshals will direct arrivals to the nearest available car park depending on the route taken.

Regular parking is free, located within walking distance of the Red Bull Ring, and does not require advance reservation. Organisers advise drivers to remember the parking number shown at the entrance, making it easier to locate the car after a long race day.

In addition, there are a limited number of paid parking spaces close to the venue. These are in the accredited area and come with their own approach route and a particularly short walk to the track.

Departure is also covered in the advice: fans are urged to follow signage and the instructions of police and marshals. The traffic management plan is designed to keep vehicles from different car parks separated as they leave. Even so, especially on Sunday after the MotoGP race, longer waiting times are expected.

Motorcyclists have their own travel and parking recommendations. Riders can use alternative routes to the A9 and S36. From the north, the Triebener Tauern route is suggested, while from the south, options include roads via the Gaberl or the Obdacher Sattel to Spielberg.

Near parking area P4, there is a central motorcycle parking spot that can be used free of charge and is only a few minutes on foot from the venue.

To make arrival easier for riders, the event provides bikers’ cloakrooms where equipment can be stored. Helmets, leathers and other gear can be kept in a 50 x 40 x 40 cm locker. The cost is 15 euros per day or 35 euros for the full weekend, and card payments are accepted. Opening times are: Thursday 12:00–20:00, Friday and Saturday 07:30–22:00, and Sunday 06:30–18:00. The cloakrooms are not limited to motorcyclists; other visitors can also store larger bags or travel cases.

Camping fans are asked to arrive particularly early. For those staying on campsites around the Red Bull Ring, organisers recommend coming as early as Wednesday or Thursday, with arrival possible throughout the day on both dates. On Friday and Saturday, the advice is to be on site by 09:00 at the latest; later arrivals may face delays and possible detours.

From Thursday onward, campers on the S36 Murtal expressway will be guided to the relevant camping areas using LED signage. For the campsites Pink, Türkis, Orange, Grün, Violett, Gelb and Weiß, the recommended exit is Knittelfeld West. For Blue, Rot and Beige, organisers advise leaving the S36 at Zeltweg West.

On Sunday, the event recommends that campers do not depart until after 20:00, aiming to avoid the heaviest traffic immediately after the Grand Prix.

Across all modes of travel—car, motorcycle, bus, train or bicycle—the consistent takeaway is to start the journey early, follow on-site directions and signage, and plan the route in advance to give the best chance of reaching the circuit without getting stuck in traffic on race day.