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Travel & Journey—Getting to bauma

Our comprehensive and helpful information supports all bauma participants in their journey. We look forward to seeing you and wish you a pleasant journey today!

This information refers to bauma 2022. Information on bauma 2025 will be announced here in due course.

By public transportation

Messe München is directly connected to the two subway stops Messestadt West and Messestadt Ost on the U2 subway line. From the main train 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 bauma-Ticket does not entitle holders to the free use of public transportation operated by MVG, MVV or DB.

Further information

Online timetable and fare information (MVG)

Information on covid-19 and protective measures (MVG)

Detailed travel information provided by MVV

By subway and urban rail to bauma

Public transport (MVV) in Munich will take you directly to bauma 2022 – without losing time in traffic jams or looking for parking spaces.
Our tip: Particularly on the days with the most visitors (Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29), it is generally quicker to travel by public transport.

Our recommendation: Download the free MVG app to your smartphone in advance for Munich travel information. This way you will not only receive information about connections and up-to-date notifications about service – you can also buy tickets for the U-Bahn, S-Bahn, tram and bus with ease.

U-Bahn
You can take the U2 line on the underground directly to the stations Messestadt West and Messestadt Ost. From Monday to Sunday, the U2 travels at three-minute intervals during peak times.

S-Bahn
You can also get to bauma via the S-Bahn. Take the S2 to Riem station. From there, the bus line 190 travels to Messestadt West. Alternatively, you can reach the West Entrance to the exhibition grounds on foot in about 15 minutes. Or you can take the S4 to Trudering and then transfer to the U2 U-Bahn line in the direction of Messestadt Ost.

Useful links:

Online journey planner

Information on travel price

Munich rapid rail network

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

Travel information and fare information from Deutsche Bahn (DB)

DB Special: Your Event Ticket* at a fixed price

Book your DB Event Ticket*

Event Ticket* one-way and specific train (as long as available):

  • 1st class: 84,90 €
  • 2nd class: 51,90 €

Event Ticket* one-way and fully flexible:

  • 1st class: 106,90 €
  • 2nd class: 72,90 €

If you have any questions regarding the booking process, please call +49 30 586 020 901.

Click here for the full range of information about DB's Event Ticket*.

We wish you a pleasant journey!

* The ticket does not include the entrance to the trade show. Online booking is only available 6 months before the trade show.

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.

Information on parking spaces

Cars – official trade fair parking spaces

Around the exhibition grounds, a dynamic traffic guidance system regulates the flow of vehicles. It will guide you to the nearest available parking area.You can find detailed information on the open entrances and parking areas in the bauma app, where you will also find the parking plans. Please note that the driveways in front of the entrances are restricted during trade fairs.

Here’s how to get to the trade fair:
A94 – Junction 4, Am Moosfeld
A94 – Junction 5, Munich-Riem
A94 – Junction 6, Feldkirchen-West
A99 – Junction 15, Aschheim / Kirchheim
A99 – Junction 16, Aschheim / Ismaning

Cars – Park & Ride

If you are traveling with your own car, specially set up parking possibilities are available to you as a bauma participant. From their, free shuttle buses or public transport will take you directly to the exhibition grounds.

How to get to the decentralized parking areas
On the highways A94, A99 and A9 a sign will guide you to the parking options listed here.

Parking area P Ost 3 “Feldkirchen”
On all days of the trade fair – The parking spaces are located directly on the A94 Feldkirchen-Ost junction. Parking is reduced to EUR 5.
Getting to bauma: Free shuttle bus (it takes 10 minutes)
Satnav input: Otto-Lilienthal-Ring 36, 85622 Feldkirchen

Parking P Ost 5 “Aschheimer Feld”
On all days of the trade fair – take the A99, leave the highway at the Aschheim-Ismaning junction. Parking is reduced to EUR 5.
Getting to bauma: Free shuttle bus (it takes 10 minutes)
Satnav input: Klausnerstraße, 85609 Aschheim

Parking P West 4 “Daglfing”
On all days of the trade fair – take the A94, leave the highway at the Daglfing junction. Parking costs EUR 10.
Getting to bauma: Free shuttle bus (it takes 10 minutes)
Satnav input: Rennbahnstraße, 81929 Munich

Parking P West 3 “Am Mitterfeld”
On all days of the trade fair – take the A94, leave the highway at the Moosfeld junction. Parking costs EUR 10.
Getting to bauma: Free shuttle bus (it takes 10 minutes)
Satnav input: Riemer Straße 274, 81829 Munich

MOC parking garage
Only on Saturday, October 29, 2022 – if you want to park your car where it’s protected from the elements, the MOC event center has 1,400 free underground parking spaces available for you.
Getting to bauma: Free shuttle bus (it takes about 20 minutes)
Satnav input: Lilienthalallee 40, 80939 Munich

BMW parking garage, FIZ “Am Hart”
Only on Saturday, October 29, and Sunday, October 30, 2022 – ideal if you are traveling via the A8 / A99, München-Neuherberg exit. Parking is free.
Getting to bauma: With the U2 underground train, “Am Hart” station (it takes 30 minutes)
Satnav input: Knorrstraße 147, 80788 Munich

Useful links:
Site plan: Parking areas for cars

Car sharing

For those who wish to car share, we recommend the company SHARE NOW. You can rent a vehicle via the SHARE NOW app and reserve it up to 20 minutes in advance. SHARE NOW customers can also park directly in the trade fair’s Parkhaus West Parking Facility on Paul-Henri-Spaak-Str. 6, 81829 Munich. All SHARE NOW license plates are saved in the system, which allows free entry and exit thanks to license plate recognition. It is therefore not necessary to get your own parking ticket.

Note: Without reserving the car via the app in advance, it cannot be guaranteed that the same car will also be available for the homeward journey. Unfortunately, the location of the vehicle in the multi-story parking garage does not allow pinpoint location.

Campervans

Separate parking spaces are also set up for campervans during bauma 2022. These are located at the Olympia equestrian stadium. Here, there is a free shuttle bus to the exhibition grounds that travels daily between 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. during the duration of bauma.

Getting to bauma: Free shuttle bus

Satnav input: Schichtlstraße 46-48 (Entrance via Landshamer Straße), 81929 Munich

Book a parking space for your campervan online.

Taxi

If you want to make the journey between the airport, hotel and trade fair grounds by taxi, the taxi rank is just a few steps away. At the airport, it is located directly in front of the terminals. On the exhibition grounds, you can find the taxi ranks at the West, North and East Entrances. These parking spaces are also marked on the site plan.

WEST admission
The WEST taxi loop is located in front of the WEST Entrance / ICM, Messe München. From there, you can reach the WEST Entrance by foot (see site plan).

NORTH admission
The NORTH taxi loop is located in front of the NORTH Entrance, Messe München. From there, you can reach the NORTH Entrance by foot (see site plan).

EAST admission
The EAST taxi loop is located in front of the EAST Entrance, Messe München. From here, there is direct access to the EAST Entrance (see site plan).

By plane

Germany’s second largest airport guarantees excellent continental and intercontinental air connections. Messe München is located 42 kilometers south of Munich Airport. Shuttle buses, public transport and taxis take you directly to the exhibition center.

Useful links:

All current flight routes

Airport shuttle bus

Get directly from the airport to bauma and back: Our shuttle buses travel every 15 minutes and drop you off at the North entrance of the exhibition grounds. Travel time: around 45 minutes.

To get to the other bauma entrances, you can transfer to the all-around shuttle at the North entrance.

Useful links:

Shuttle bus between the airport and the trade fair

Special Lufthansa Group Airlines fares

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.

You will reach the booking platform via this link and with the event code DEZLDBH. The reduced fares are automatically displayed.

Please note: Please enable pop-ups permanently in your browser while booking, otherwise the window in the booking platform will not open. If you are facing problems with the flight display, please use another internet browser. These promotional fares are also available via our IATA-servicepartner nova reisen:

nova reisen GmbH

Phone: +49 89 61-52140
Fax: +49 89 61-9634
firmendienst@novareisen.de

Other travel options

Coaches / shuttle buses

Several parking spaces for coaches are available near bauma, from which the outdoor area can be reached in just a few minutes by foot. Please find the plan under the following link.

Satnav input:
P Nord 5: Hofbräuallee, 81829 Munich
P Nord 6: Hofbräuallee, 81829 Munich (only open on October 29 and 30, 2022)
P Nord 1: Paul-Henri-Spaak-Straße, 81829 Munich (Gate 11)
P Ost 2: Ottendichler-Straße, 81829 Munich

For shuttle buses, a total of two free bus stops are available, where they can stay for a maximum of 30 minutes.

Satnav input:
P Nord 3 + 4: Paul-Henri-Spaak-Straße, 81829 Munich (Gate 19)

Useful links:
Site plan: Parking spaces and bus stops for buses and shuttle buses

Electric scooter

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.

Driving an electric scooter under the influence of alcohol is forbidden.

Bicycles

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 in just a few minutes by foot. The bicycle stands are open to the public and are not monitored.

It is forbidden to lock up your bicycle to the fencing of the exhibition grounds. If necessary, these will be removed with a fee.

Visa service for participants

Find information and contacts regarding visa and entry requirements for Germany.

Fairgrounds map of bauma

With its fairgrounds map, bauma offers all participants an ideal overview to help them find their way around.

Important note for dog owners

Please note that the house rules of Messe München do not allow animals. Exceptions are guide dogs for the blind and other assistance dogs.

bauma visitor hotline

Do not hesitate to call our visitor hotline if you have any questions regarding your trade-fair visit.

Messe München GmbH
  • bauma Visitor hotline