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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!

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Address of the Exhibition Centre

NürnbergMesse
Messezentrum 1
90471 Nürnberg

  • 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).

    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: EUR 55,90
      1st class: EUR 89,90
    • for single journey, for use on all connections (always available)
      2nd class: EUR 77,90
      1st class: EUR 112,90
  • 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.de

    Travel 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.

Hotel room in Nuremberg

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.

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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 of BIOFACH 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 ExhibitorShop in your personal exhibitor area in the section Travel and accommodation > Invitation letter for visa applications.

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Questions and answers

Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions from visitors, exhibitors or media representatives of BIOFACH.

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Barrier-free access

The BIOFACH exhibition venue is accessible to wheelchair users. All services and useful travel information for people with disabilities can be found here.