Fairgrounds map & Travel information
Whether you travel to the fair with public transportation or by plane, train or automobile: f.re.e is always quick and easy to reach.
Fairgrounds map of f.re.e
f.re.e takes place in the eastern part of the Munich exhibition center (Riem - Messestadt Ost).
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 can be found under Hall plan.
By public transportation
The fairgrounds of f.re.e are directly connected to the subway stop Messestadt Ost on the U2 subway line. From Munich Central Station, you can reach the exhibition center in about 20 minutes without changing trains. Tickets can be purchased from Münchner Verkehrsgesellschaft (MVG), Münchner Verkehrsverbund (MVV) and Deutsche Bahn (DB) (tariff zone M).
Please note: The Print@home Ticket does not entitle holders to the free use of public transportation operated by MVG, MVV or DB.
Further information
Trade-fair participants can also take the suburban train (S-Bahn) coming from Munich (city center) or Erding:
- Take the S-Bahn line 2 and step out in Riem,
- change to bus line 190 headed to Messestadt Ost,
- then finally step out at the bus stop Am Messesee for Entrance West or at the bus stop Messestadt Ost for Entrance East.
By car
The Messe München fairgrounds are located directly next to the A94 freeway. Signage on the freeway will guide you to the appropriate Messe München parking areas, where a dynamic traffic control system regulates the traffic flow. It will direct you to the nearest available parking spaces during the event.
Parking spaces & Parking fees
Designated parking spaces are available for visitors. The parking fee in the parking garage is 21 euros/day.
Parking in the open-air lots costs 15 euros/day.
Depending on which navigation system you use, you will find Messe München in the categories Exhibition Center, Trade Fair Center or under the keyword Trade Fair. Please follow the dynamic traffic guidance system on site.
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.
The parking fee here is EUR 6. The shuttle will stop at the area at the scheduled times.
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.
Further information
Exclusively for f.re.e 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 price advantages: 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 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.
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During some trade fairs, we offer our own Messe München shuttle service to and from Munich Airport. The buses depart at regular intervals and travel nonstop to the exhibition grounds, with a one-way trip taking approximately 45 minutes. Shuttle-bus stops at the airport are located directly in front of Terminal 1, areas A and MAC (München Airport Center), and outside Terminal 2.
Further information
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.
Please note: The Print@home Ticket does not entitle holders to the free use of public transportation operated by MVG, MVV or DB.
A one-way ride to the trade-fair center costs between EUR 80 and EUR 100 and 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.
Other travel options
Separate parking areas are available for coaches, from which the exhibition center can be reached in just a few minutes on foot.
Free bus stops are available for shuttle buses with a maximum waiting time of 30 minutes.
Please refer to the site map on the website for the respective event to find the parking spaces and bus stops.
For arriving at and departing from the exhibition grounds by taxi, designated zones are available in front of the entrances, which can be found on the site map on the respective event website.
Designated pick-up and drop-off zones are available at the exhibition grounds. Please refer to the site map on the respective event website for the designated zones.
How to book:
Simply open the app and book your ride. You can be picked up or dropped off at one of the designated zones.
In the context of sustainability, it is also possible to get to the trade fair by electric scooter. No-go zones are set up in and around the exhibition grounds, meaning they cannot be parked here. Accordingly, please park electric scooters in the secure spaces intended for them.
If you travel to the trade fair by bicycle, please use the bicycle stands in front of the East and West Entrances. You can lock up your bicycle there and reach the entrances that are open in just a few minutes on foot. The bicycle stands are open to the public and are not monitored.
Locking up bicycles on the perimeter fence of the exhibition grounds is prohibited. If necessary, they will be removed for a fee.
In Willi-Brandt-Allee, six exclusive car sharing parking spaces have been set up by the Mobility Department of the City of Munich. The providers ShareNow and Sixt Share are currently available in Messestadt. All car sharing vehicles that are identified as such by a vignette on the windshield are allowed to park in the parking spaces ( see also our FAQs). The parking spaces are clearly recognizable by the official sign and the green marking on the ground.
Visa information
Are you visiting f.re.e 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.
- f.re.e Visitor hotline