Travel to BIOFACH
We have compiled some useful information to ensure you have a pleasant journey to the exhibition centre. We hope you have a good trip and look forward to seeing you!
Address of the Exhibition Centre
NürnbergMesse
Messezentrum 1
90471 Nürnberg
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Travel by car
- Fast connection to the A3, A6, A9, and A73 motorways
- Signage from all directions and well-designed access routes to the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre
- You always get the most efficient route thanks to Europe's leading traffic and parking guidance system
- Address for your navigation system: Karl-Schönleben-Strasse or "Sonderziel Messe"
Low-cost car rental
NürnbergMesse in cooperation with Sixt offers you low-cost hire cars.
E-mobility at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg
Service for exhibitors and visitors: electric cars can be charged in five areas of the Exhibition Centre. Detailed information can be found here:
The terms of use for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations can be viewed and downloaded here: -
Travel by train – save money with the DB Event Ticket
Take the train to Nuremberg main station. From there you can reach the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg in just eight minutes by underground (line U1, direction Langwasser Süd).
NEW: Your trade fair ticket offers more! From now on, the VGN KombiTicket is included in your ticket. This allows you to use all VGN public transport in the 2nd class across the entire VGN area free of charge, including subway, tram, bus, and regional train – valid during the trade fair period and only for the ticket holder. This way, you can travel to and from the event stress-free and sustainably.
- To the timetable information for regional and long-distance traffic (Deutsche Bahn): Check online at Deutsche Bahn*
- To the timetable information for the metropolitan region of Nuremberg (VGN): Check online at VGN
*The KombiTicket is not valid on long-distance trains requiring an additional fee (IC/EC or ICE) or in 1st class.
The added bonus for you as a visitor: travel at a reduced price with the Deutsche Bahn Event Ticket
Your benefits:
- single nationwide price for your journey from any DB station to Nuremberg
- City ticket for the connection on public transport included (from 100 km distance)
- Sustainable travel with 100% renewable energy on DB long and short-distance trains
- Tickets can be cancelled up to and including the 1st day of validity.
- seat reservation included
Click here for the full range of information about DB's Event Ticket and CityTicket (information in German only).
Ticket prices of the DB Event Ticket:
- for a single journey, for use only on one specific connection (subject to availability)
2nd class: EUR59,00
1st class: EUR 95,00 (incl. seat reservation)
- for single journey, for use on all connections (always available)
2nd class: EUR 82,00
1st class: EUR 119,00 (incl. seat reservation)
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Travel by plane
You can easily travel to and from Nuremberg by plane via the national and international flight connections at Albrecht Dürer Airport Nuremberg. The airport is well connected to the city centre and the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg by public transport, taxi and (rental) car. Current flight connections to or from Nuremberg can be found here.
Barrier-free travel at Albrecht Dürer Airport Nuremberg
For information on services at the airport for people with disabilities, visit the website of Albrecht Dürer Airport Nuremberg: Barrier-free travel.
T +49 9 11 9 37 00
E-mail: information@airport-nuernberg.deTravel from the airport to the Exhibition Center by underground
Direct transfer to Underground trains: Take Underground Line U2 from the "Airport" station towards "Nürnberg Röthenbach"; Zone A single ticket or Day Ticket (recommended if you expect multiple trips).All you need is one change at the Central Train Station to Underground Line U1 towards "Langwasser Süd"; total travel time around 25 minutes from the "Airport" station to "Messe"
Our tip: Buy your ticket in advance online in the VGN Online Shop or the VGN App and avoid waiting times at ticket machines.
Travel from the airport to the Exhibition Center by taxi
You can take a taxi from the airport to the Exhibition Centre any time; the trip takes about 25 minutes.Nuremberg has some transport services with specially equipped vehicles. For enquiries, please call Nuremberg's central taxi station directly: T +49 9 11 1 94 10
Travel from the airport to the Exhibition Center with a rented car
Car rentals at the airport: All the major rental agencies are represented, including Avis, Hertz, Europcar, and Sixt.
Save the time-consuming search for the perfect accommodation
We work together with a selection of partner hotels in Nuremberg and the metropolitan region in the two to five-star segment. Using the online booking service from NürnbergMesse you can conveniently find hotels in all categories in Nuremberg on special terms.
Visa application
Since July 2013, it has generally been possible to dispense with an invitation letter from the exhibition company in the event of an application for a visa for the purpose of participation in an exhibition.
Visa application for participants from China
Participants from Mainland China, who still require an invitation letter for their visa application, can fill in the following application form: Form for Mainland China
Visa application for exhibitors from other countries
Exhibitors outside China, who still require an invitation letter for their visa application, can fill in our form after they received their stand confirmation.
The form is available in the Online ExhibitorShop in your personal exhibitor area in the section Travel and accommodation > Invitation letter for visa applications.
