The boys in blue face RC Toulon at Marseille’s Stade Velodrome on Sunday, 19th April (KO 4.15pm local), the OLSC has prepared updated travel information for supporters. This is current as at 10pm, Friday 10 April…
Nearest airport
Marseille is the closest airport and both Ryanair and Aer Lingus has scheduled special flights on the Saturday and Sunday of the semi final weekend.
Ryanair flights are currently €;79.99 each way so flying in Saturday returning Sunday after the game is €;160 return per person.
Accomodation
We recommend the Port Vieux area of town, there are many options at various prices here, including the IBIS Budget hotel in Port Vieux at just €;69 on the Saturday night for a room.
Airport transfers
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) is located 27kms from the city centre. The centre is connected by train to the airport (a shuttle bus takes you between the airport and the airport train station). There is also a direct bus service between the airport and central train station that operates every 15 minutes.
For more information see here.
Post match special airport transfers
Our special buses are now full, the price was €;15pp one way from the stadium to the airport after the game (you will need to leave any luggage on board the bus before kick off). To add your name to our cancellation list please email olsc@leinsterrugby.ie
Charter options
Joe Walsh Tours, official travel operator to Leinster Rugby, will be operating all inclusive charter packages, full details are here.
The Ground
The Stade Vélodrome is located circa 3.5kms from the city centre and is accessible by metro (train). Take the metro line 2 southbound at any of the stops in the city centre (e.g. Jules Guesde, Saint-Charles or Noailles), and get off at either Rond-Point du Prado or Sainte Marguerite Dromel (both located at different sides of Stade Vélodrome).
Match Tickets
Season ticket holders can purchase their match tickets via their season ticket holder account from 10am, Monday morning. So that the blue is together we recommend buying in either De Peretti (O) at €;50 + booking fee, De Peretti (F) at €;40 + booking fee or Ganay (L) at €;65 + booking fee. For any queries please email tickets@leinsterrugby.ie.
Under tournament rules we must return our allocation of tickets on Tuesday therefore season ticket sale holder sales will close on Friday at 5pm.
Away guide and supporters HQ
The OLSC will once again produce an away guide for the semi final including details of our away supporters base, this will be available from this website on Tuesday evening.
Further travel information will follow later this week, if you have any questions please email olsc@leinsterrugby.ie.
