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SCHWEINFURT SAVES

Transportation

Getting around Schweinfurt

There are many methods of getting around Schweinfurt. If you have questions, contact Army Community Service at DSN 354-6933, CIV 09721-96-6933. If calling from the U.S., dial 011-49-9721-96-6933.

By Bus

USAG Schweinfurt Shuttle Bus

Layout The USAG Schweinfurt Shuttle Bus runs seven days a week and stops at all of the garrison installations which include Conn Barracks, Conn Annex, Ledward Barracks, Askren Manor and Kessler Field.

For more, call DSN 353-8386, CIV 09721-96-8386.

Shuttle Schedule

Patriot Express Shuttle

For all Soldiers and family members on Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, the weekly Patriot Express flight out of Ramstein Air Force Base will serve all stateside travel needs. The flights leave every Tuesday, and connection from Schweinfurt will be by a free Shuttle Bus leaving from the Bradley Inn on Tuesday mornings. For more information, contact DSN 334-6915, CIV 06969-597-3815.

Patriot Express Shuttle Schedule

Frankfurt Airport Shuttle

Effective May 15, 2012 there will no longer be a daily bus from Schweinfurt to Frankfurt Airport. The Frankfurt Airport shuttle will now only send one bus a day from Frankfurt to Army communities in Germany. That shuttle will depart Frankfurt Airport daily at 2:45 p.m. and arrive to Schweinfurt, Conn Barracks, Bldg. 40 at 6 p.m. The Frankfurt Airport Shuttle service will terminate at a date TBD.

Personnel arriving to the airport should proceed to the Aircrew Reception desk of the Frankfurt Airport Sheraton Hotel. The bus stop is located across from Terminal 1, between Departure Hall B and C. For more, call DSN 334-6915/6916, CIV 06969-597-3815, Mon - Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Frankfurt Airport Shuttle

Schweinfurt City Bus

Bus Routes
Schweinfurt city buses are green (some painted with special advertisement). City bus stops are marked by circular signs with a green “H”. Most stops have a covered shelter and a posted bus schedule.

All bus routes go to and from the “Rossmarkt”, the central bus plaza in downtown Schweinfurt. Buses heading into town will have “Rossmarkt” on the electronic sign on the front of the bus. Buses heading away from town will have other destinations on the sign. If you look at a schedule in any bus stop, you will also see “Rossmarkt” as the final stop on the line.

There are two routes that go near Ledward Barracks. If you don’t live along one of these routes, you will need to take a bus to “Rossmarkt” and transfer. If that is the case tell the bus driver “Umsteigen (transfer)”. Take Bus Routes 21 and 23 to Ledward Barracks. The Volksfestplatz stop on Florian-Geyer Str. is the best stop for both Ledward Barracks and Askren Manor. For traveling to Conn Barracks, the post shuttle is your best option.

Getting on the Bus
Enter through the front and pay the driver as you get on the bus. Tickets within the city limits are €1.20 per adult and €0.70 for children between the ages of 6 and 14 per ride. Longer trips cost more. Tell the driver the name of the bus stop where you want to get off, and you will be charged the proper amount. If you have a baby stroller with you, enter through the rear and park the stroller at the designated area before going to the front to pay the driver.

Schweinfurt City Bus Guide - Army Community Service's guide to using the city bus system in Schweinfurt
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Schedules

Schweinfurt District Bus & Train

The district of Schweinfurt provides additional public transport in addition to the city bus (see above). Landkreis Schweinfurt offers bus and train services.

By Car

GPS Directions

Some drivers wishing to visit USAG Schweinfurt may use GPS navigation systems. Most GPS systems will recognize AAFES in the local attractions menu when searching Schweinfurt. Enter AAFES into your GPS system and it will lead you the way to Ledward Barracks.

Otherwise, enter the following address:
Kasernenweg
97424 Schweinfurt, Germany

Obtaining your U.S. Army - Europe driver's license

To be allowed to drive your POV (privately owned vehicle) in Germany, all US military personnel, civilians and Family members must have a valid US state license, attend the drivers’ orientation class “Driving In Europe” and pass the required tests.

Get your license

Vehicle Registration and License Plates

All US military personnel, civilians and Family members must be plate and register their vehicles through the USAREUR Registry of Motor Vehicles.

Schweinfurt Office:
Building 64, 1st Floor, Conn Kaserne
DSN 353-8201/8465/8999 CIV 09721-968201 FAX 353-8202
Hours of operation:
Mon - Wed, Fri 0815 - 1515 hrs
Thurs 0915 - 1615 hrs
CLOSED American and German Holidays
Last workday of month : closes at 1200 hrs.
To shorten your wait, call and make an appointment.

Letting friends and relatives drive your vehicle in Germany

One big plus of being in Germany is that friends and relatives can visit and get that real European travel experience. But you must get approval from customs first if you want to let your visitors drive your USAREUR-plated vehicle in Germany independently. You do not need the approval if you will be traveling in the car whenever they drive.

To get approval, go to the USAG Schweinfurt Customs Field Office on Conn Barracks, Bldg.64.

DSN: 353 – 8846 / 8847
CIV: 09721-96-8846 / 8847

Allowing Friends & Guests Drive a POV

By Train

German Rail

Train travel is safe, clean and often faster than driving, without the worries of a “Stau” on the Autobahn. DB (Deutsche Bahn, or German Rail) often has special discounts on certain routes or special Family rates, just like airlines offer. You can buy train tickets at SATO Travel (Ledward Barracks, Bldg 224), at any train station ticket window, or on-line at www.db.de. If you use the website (select the English version) you’ll pay for your tickets by credit card and print out your train schedule. You will need to show your credit card with your printout to the conductor on the train.

Reserving a seat costs an extra 3 Euros per ticket, but will guarantee you a seat if the train is crowded. Otherwise, you may be sitting on your suitcase in the aisle. (You can’t always reserve seats on local trains). On your seat reservation card, you will see your train number (Zug), seat number (Platz) and the car (Wagen). Check the diagram on the train platform to find the order of the cars on your train.

Schweinfurt District Bus & Train

The district of Schweinfurt provides additional public transport in addition to the city bus (see above). Landkreis Schweinfurt offers bus and train services.

By Bike

Germany is a biker's paradise and Schweinfurt is a biker-friendly city. Ride your bike on or off post. Below are some helpful sites to guide you on your biking ventures.