Travel Services
How to get here? Here you will find practical information to help you get to the fair quickly and easily, wether you're travelling by rail, air or car.
HANNOVER MESSE 2025
March 31 - 04 April
Monday to Friday
daily, 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m
Venue
Messegelände
D 30521 Hannover
How to get to HANNOVER MESSE
Directions (Adress: Messegelände, Hermes Allee, 30521 Hannover)
The A2 motorway allows a comfortable and fast journey from North Rhine-Westphalia and Berlin. The A7 motorway takes you directly to Hannover - whether you are coming from Hamburg or Munich.
Coming from the North
Take highway A7 direction "Hannover / Kassel". At exit no. 55 "Altwarmbüchen" change to highway A37 and follow the signage "Hannover / Messe"
Coming from the East
Take highway A2 direction "Hannover / Dortmund". At exit no. 47 "Hannover-Buchholz" change to highway A37 and follow the signage "'Hannover / Messe"
Coming from the South
Take highway A7 direction "Hannover / Hamburg". At exit no. 60 (junction Hannover-Süd) change to highway A37 and follow the ssignage "'Hannover / Messe"
Coming from the West
Take highway A2 direction "Hannover / Magdeburg / Berlin"'. At exit 46 "Hannover-Lahe" change to highway A37 and follow the signage "Hannover / Messe"
Parking lots
On the website of the "Gesellschaft für Verkehrsförderung mBH" (GfV) you will find all
information about parking facilities
on the Exhibition Grounds.
The parking fee for cars is 15,- EUR.
Bus
You can find all the information for traveling by bus
here
.
HANNOVER MESSE recommends taking part in the "Digital Traffic Management Lower Saxony (DVL-NI)" for arrival and departure. Traffic reports and arrival and departure information from the Lower Saxony Traffic Management Centre / Hannover Region can be conveniently received via CarPlay/Android Auto as a navigation announcement right up to the car park entrance.
Address for arrival by NAVI:
Messegelände / Hermes Allee
30521 Hannover
With the cooperation offer of Deutsche Messe AG and Deutsche Bahn you can travel relaxed and comfortable to HANNOVER MESSE.
North Entrance: via Hannover Main Station
For your day visit, use the regular services of Deutsche Bahn AG to Hannover Main Station. The exhibition grounds can be reached from Hannover main station by underground line 8 or 18 in approx. 18 minutes (entrances NORD 1 and 2).
Subway stop: Hannover Messe/Nord
West Entrance: via Hannover Messe/Laatzen Station
There will also be additional metronom and erixx stops at Hannover Messe/Laatzen station.
The Hannover Messe/Laatzen station is approximately 400 m from the WEST 1 entrance to the grounds. You can reach the grounds on foot by walking over the covered Skywalk transport system, which connects the station with the Exhibition Grounds. During the fairs German Railway extends its schedule by special train services at station Hannover Messe/Laatzen.
Railway stop: Hannover Messe/Laatzen
FlixTrain
FlixTrain also offers train connections to Hannover.
There will also be additional metronom and erixx stops at Hannover Messe/Laatzen station.
How to get there
From the city centre you reach the Exhibition Grounds by tram line/U-Bahn/suburban railway or from the south by bus.
Tram line 8 and 18
From Hannover Main Station via stations Kröpcke, Aegidientorplatz, Altenbekener Damm, Bothmerstraße
Tram line 6 and 16
Via stations Kröpcke, Aegidientorplatz, Braunschweiger Platz, Bult, Tierärztliche Hochschule, Kronsberg
Busstop lines 340 and 341
Busstop at the Exhibition Grounds Stop Gutenbergstraße (South area) and stop Hannover Messe/Laatzen (West 1 area)
From Rethen, Pattensen, Laatzen
FlixBus
Furthermore there is the possibility to use FlixBus for your journey.
Please be aware that your admission ticket or exhibitor pass is not valid for local public transport.
Current flight schedules can be found on the websites of Hannover Airport
Suburban Railway S5
All year round from Hannover Airport via Hannover Main Station to the Exhibition Grounds by local railway connection (S-Bahn), travel time 12 - 15 minutes.
Special Services for Passengers
Our subsidiary "B.F.M. Incoming & Traveller Services GmbH" offers special service packages for passengers.
During trade fairs, shuttle busses provide regular service between the airport and the Exhibition Center.
Comfortable journey to your accommodation - B.F.M takes care of your luggage and escort you to your booked accommodation.
B.F.M welcomes you directly at the gate, takes care of your luggage and drives you to your booked accommodation before taking you to the Exhibition Grounds.
Maximize on your time at the fair by letting BFM Incoming and Traveller Services handle your baggage check-in for you. Maximize on your time at the fair by letting BFM Incoming and Traveller Services handle your baggage check-in for you.
For information on booking the services, see www.bfmhaj.com
VIP Services at Hannover Airport
The Comfort & VIP Service Hannover Airport supports travellers with comfortable offers for arrival and departure. More information can be found on the Hannover Airport website.
Arrival Tips & Advice
For international travel offers, please contact the Sales Partner of Deutsche Messe AG in your country.
Information for visitors and exhibitors from countries requiring a visa can be found under Visa Applications .
Please note:
Starting in 2025, citizens from more than 60 visa-exempt countries will have to apply for travel authorization in the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) before traveling to any of the 30 European countries. With a valid ETIAS travel authorization, travelers can enter as many times as they want for short-term stays - normally for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Travelers who do not have a valid travel authorization will not be allowed to board their flight, bus, ferry or ship.
AUMA Press Release
On the website of the traffic management centre Niedersachsen ( Verkehrsmanagementzentrale Niedersachsen ) you will find all information about the current traffic situation.
Taxi
Taxi stands are located around the exhibition grounds at the entrances NORD 2, WEST 1 + 3 and SÜD 1.
The journey time between the exhibition grounds and the airport is approx. 30 minutes, depending on the volume of traffic.
The taxi company "Hallo Taxi 3811" also offers its customers a new quality service. Under the motto: friendly, safe, comfortable, the nationwide unique initiative Plus Taxi has been launched. When ordering a Plus Taxi, passengers are guaranteed a number of quality standards. Surcharges are not levied. More information www.taxi-hannover.eu/
Taxi orders: Hotline "Hello Taxi 3811": +49 (0)511 3811
Carpooling Options
Find a ride to the fair - easy and smart with TwoGo by SAP
During HANNOVER MESSE, up to 53 charging poles are available for you to use close from the entrances. They are distributed as follow:
- Parking lot North 4 (12 charging stations)
- Parking lot South 32 (10 charging stations)
- Parking lot West 34 (14 charging stations)
- Parking lot West 41 (17 charging stations)
Deutsche Messe is conducting security checks at all entrances. This involves examining the contents of all luggage, e.g. handbags, backpacks, trolleys, suitcases, attaché cases and any other bags and containers.
Please accept our apologies for any delays this might cause, particularly during peak periods.
This measure is designed to ensure the safety and security of everyone involved, and applies to all trade fairs staged at the Hannover Exhibition Center.
The Comfort & VIP Service Hannover Airport supports travellers with comfortable offers for arrival and departure. More information can be found on the Hannover Airport website.
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Hotline:
+49 (0)511 89-0
Deutsche Messe AG
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