What is the quickest way to the trade fair ground? No problem - either by car or by public transport. In Frankfurt city center, buses and trains belonging to the Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV) ensure that people reach their destinations quickly. The S-Bahn connects the city with the surrounding districts and the airport.
Arriving by car
The A5 interstate via the Westkreuz Frankfurt interchange takes you directly to Messe Frankfurt. Follow the signposts "Messe Frankfurt” or "Messe”. These will take you to the "Rebstock” grounds, where there are 15,000 parking lots located right next to the interstate. From there a free shuttle bus will take you to the trade fair grounds.
Arriving by plane Frankfurt Airport
When you arrive at Frankfurt Airport, you are only 15 km away from Messe Frankfurt. Frankfurt Airport has two terminals (1+2). For the sake of greater clarity, these are divided into separate areas. Terminal 1 is divided into A, B, and C, Terminal 2 into D and E.
... and taking a cab to Messe Frankfurt
Take the cab directly to Messe Frankfurt, "Eingang City” (Festhalle, Congress Center, Forum, Halls 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) or "Eingang Galleria” (Hall 8, 9, 10,Torhaus).
... and taking the suburban train to Messe Frankfurt
Every eight minutes an S 8 or S 9 suburban train (direction Hanau) leaves the station below Terminal 1, stopping at the Central station (Hauptbahnhof). The journey takes approx. ten minutes. Upon arrival, follow the green "S” signs and turn left towards the underground station. From here it is only two stops on the S 3 (Bad Soden), S 4 (Kronberg), S 5 (Bad Homburg/Friedrichsdorf), or S 6 (Friedberg) to the "Messe”stop. The journey takes approx. three minutes.
Arriving by plane Frankfurt-Hahn Airport
The arrival halls and baggage reclaim are located directly behind the apron, and passengers can reach them directly on foot. Terminal 1 is open 24 hours a day. For more information visit www.hahn-airport.de or call: +49 65 43 50 92 00.
... by car from Frankfurt-Hahn to Messe Frankfurt
- take the B50 main road as far as the A61 interstate (direction Bingen)
- at the Nahetal interchange take the A60 interstate (direction Mainz/Wiesbaden)
- take the A643 interstate in the direction of Wiesbaden
- at the Schiersteiner interchange take the A66 interstate (direction Frankfurt)
- at the Eschborn interchange take the A648 interstate towards Messe via the Westkreuz Frankfurt interchange
- then follow the Messe parking guidance system in operation
... by bus from Frankfurt-Hahn to Messe Frankfurt
The stop for the shuttle bus to Frankfurt Airport and Frankfurt Central Station is located directly in front of the terminal. The journey takes around 1 hour 45 minutes. For information on the timetable call +49 65 43 50 19 0 or visit: www.hahn-airport.de.
Arriving by train
ICE, IC, and EC connections from all over Germany and Europe converge at Frankfurt Central Station. The subway station below the Central Station provides the most direct and fastest connection to the “Messe“ stop by the Rhein-Main Public Transportation Authority (RMV) suburban (S-Bahn) and subway (U-Bahn) trains.
... and taking a cab to Messe Frankfurt
The taxi ranks at Frankfurt Central Station are well sign-posted. The largest is just a few steps away from the main exit. Cab company phone numbers:
+49 69 23 00 01
+49 69 25 00 01
+49 69 23 00 33
... and walking to Messe Frankfurt
From the Central Station, walk along Düsseldorfer Strasse heading towards Platz der Republik. Carry straight on, along Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage, which will lead you directly to the trade fair grounds, "Entrance City”.
... and taking the suburban train to Messe Frankfurt
Follow the "S” signs and turn left toward the subway station. It is only two stops from the suburban railway station at the Central Station, platform 104, to the Messe Frankfurt stop. The Messe Frankfurt has its own station, which you can reach via the four suburban train lines S 3, (Bad Soden), S 4 (Kronberg), S 5 (Bad Homburg/Friedrichsdorf), S 6 (Friedberg).
... and taking the subway to Messe Frankfurt
The U 4 line leaves the Central Station for Bockenheimer Warte, stopping at "Festhalle / Messe" ("Eingang City”) at regular intervals.
... and taking the streetcar to Messe Frankfurt
From the railway platform, proceed to the main exit, cross the station forecourt and go to the streetcar stops immediately in front of you. No. 16 and 17 will take you directly to the "Festhalle/Messe” ("Eingang City”) stop.
Local public transport:
Your entrance ticket is also your train ticket
Trade fair entrance tickets (excluding vouchers, complimentary tickets an tickets for guest exhibitions) displaying an RMV-valid emblem also serve as a valid train ticket. They entitle visitors to use the entire RMV transportation network to and from Messe Frankfurt free of charge. (For more information visit www.rmv.de ). Entrance tickets bought at Messe Frankfurt entitle you to travel home only. Furthermore you can buy tickets for the subway, suburban trains and streetcars at the RMV ticket machines. Here’s a tip: If you are going to make more than three trips in any one day it’s worth buying a day ticket.
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