Fairgrounds map & Travel information
Whether you travel to the fair with public transportation or by plane, train or automobile: EXPO REAL is always quick and easy to reach.
Address: Am Messesee 2, 81829 Munich, Germany
Fairgrounds map of EXPO REAL
Get a first impression of the f.re.e exhibition grounds. Detailed information on the halls, exhibitors and products on display at the trade fair 2025 can be found under Hall plan.
By public transportation
The fairgrounds of EXPO REAL are directly connected to the subway stop Messestadt West on the U2 subway line. From the main train station, you can reach the exhibition center in about 20 minutes without changing trains. The EXPO REAL ticket entitles you to use public transportation to and from Messe München (MVV ticket for zones M-6) on the specified day of your visit. As a ticket for the Munich public transport, the ticket is only valid in connection with a passport or ID card.
Note: More Tickets can be purchased from Münchner Verkehrsgesellschaft (MVG), Münchner Verkehrsverbund (MVV) and Deutsche Bahn (DB) (tariff zone M).
Further information
By train
From almost anywhere in Europe you can travel comfortably, safely and in an environmentally friendly manner by train to Munich Central Station. From here, it takes about 20 minutes to reach the trade-fair center by taking the U2 subway line headed to Messestadt Ost. If you prefer to travel by rental car or taxi, please add at least 25 minutes to your journey time.
Please note that the S-Bahn stop Riem is currently cancelled. You can find more information here. It is best to take the U2 from the city in the direction of Messestadt Ost and get off at Messestadt West.
Further information
Travel information and fare information from Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Exclusively for EXPO REAL participants: Plan your trip to the event anywhere in Germany in a convenient, sustainable, and affordable way.
With DB Event offers*, you benefit in several ways:
- Attractive prices: Lowest starting price from just 16,19 Euro
- Flexible combinations: apply additional BahnCard benefits
- Sustainability guaranteed: arrival and departure on Deutsche Bahn trains using 100% renewable power
- Use your time effectively: work or relax on your journey
Book online now, view all DB Event offers* for your desired route, and secure your discounted ticket.
Do you have any questions? The DB service team will be happy to help you on +49 (0) 30 297 19 019.
We wish you a pleasant journey!
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* Within a timetable year, bookings can be made 12 months before the start of the journey.
By car
Messe München is located directly on the A94. You can reach the exhibition center via the Feldkirchen-West exit (exit no. 6) or the München-Riem exit (exit no. 5) .
A dynamic traffic guidance system regulates the flow of vehicles on the site . It will direct you to the nearest available parking spaces during the event.
Parking & parking fees
Marked parking spaces are available for visitors. Parking costs 15 euros/day in the outdoor car park and 21 euros/day in the multi-storey car park.
The e-charging concept at Messe München features more than 80 charging stations and one supercharger.
- Parkhaus West parking garage charging stations: only accessible when the parking garage is open for an event. The charging units are located on level U1.
- Charging is generally free, although parking fees in the parking garage must be paid.
- A card with an RFID chip is needed to access the charging station. These chips are often built into hotel cards, time logging cards and EC cards.
- The charging stations cannot be reserved in advance.
By plane
Messe München is located 42 kilometers south of Munich Airport. Shuttle buses, public transport and taxis take you directly to the exhibition center.
The Lufthansa Group airlines bring people together—every day, all around the world. The global route network of Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS, Brussels Airlines and Eurowings offers optimal connection and combination options, so you will benefit from quick and direct flights to the event.
This link will take you to the booking platform. Discounted fares are marked “Special”.
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During the EXPO REAL, we offer our own Messe München shuttle service to and from Munich Airport. The buses depart every 30 minutes and travel nonstop to the exhibition grounds.
The suburban train (S-Bahn) station for the lines S1 and S8 is located directly below the central area of the Munich Airport. Trains depart every 10 minutes for the city center. Depending on the route you choose, the ride takes between 45 and 60 minutes.
The Messe München exhibition center is directly connected to the two subway stops Messestadt West and Messestadt Ost on the U2 line. From the main train station, you can reach the fairgrounds in about 20 minutes without changing trains.
Note: This year's Print@home Ticket entitles holders to use public transportation to and from Messe München (MVV ticket for zones M-6) on the specified day of your visit. As a ticket for the Munich public transport, the ticket is only valid in connection with a passport or ID card.
The fixed-price for a one-way ride to the trade-fair center costs EUR 85. It takes about 35 minutes.
Taxis at the airport are available directly in front of the airport’s terminals—at Messe München, you will find them in front of all entrances open for the respective trade show.
Visa information
Are you visiting EXPO REAL from a non-european country? Then you might need a visa.
Do you have questions regarding your trade-fair visit? Do not hesitate to call our visitor hotline. You can also find answers to frequently asked questions in our FAQs.
- EXPO REAL Visitor hotline
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