Travel Services
How to get here? Here you will find practical information to help you get to the fair quickly and easily, wether you're travelling by rail, air or car.
LIGNA 2027 | 10 - 14 May
Monday to Friday
daily, 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m
Venue
Messegelände
D 30521 Hannover
How to get to LIGNA
Please use the NUNAV app for your traffic management. It recommends the best route based on real-time traffic data.
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Directions
The A2 motorway allows a comfortable and fast journey from North Rhine-Westphalia and Berlin. The A7 motorway takes you directly to Hannover - whether you are coming from Hamburg or Munich.
Coming from the north
A7 direction Kassel/Hannover, exit 58 Hannover-Anderten onto B65 (Südschnellweg) direction Hannover/Messe
Coming from the east
A2 direction Magdeburg/Hannover/Dortmund, exit 48 Kreuz Hannover-Ost direction Kassel until exit 58 Hannover-Anderten on B65 (Südschnellweg) direction Hannover/Messe
Coming from the south
A7 direction Hannover/Hamburg, exit 60 Dreieck Hannover-Süd onto A37 direction Hannover/Messe
Coming from the west
A2 direction Hannover/Magdeburg/Berlin, exit 48 Kreuz Hannover-Ost direction Kassel until exit 58 Hannover-Anderten on the B65 (Südschnellweg) direction Hannover/Messe
The B3 via the Weidetorkreisel is limited to a maximum of 3.5 tons total weight and 2.10 meters width.
Parking lots
On the website of the "Gesellschaft für Verkehrsförderung mBH" (GfV) you will find all information about parking facilities around the Exhibition Grounds.
The parking fee for cars is 16,- EUR.
Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles
During LIGNA, up to 53 charging poles are available for you to use close from the entrances. They are distributed as follow:You can find more information and prices here .
Arrival without traffic jam
Please use the recommended navigation system NUNAV .
For your individually controlled journey to LIGNA with the free NUNAV route planner. The driving recommendations are coordinated with other road users and avoid traffic jams.
Address for arrival by NAVI:
Messegelände / Hermes Allee
30521 Hannover
How to get there
From the city centre you reach the Exhibition Grounds by tram line/U-Bahn/suburban railway or from the south by bus.
Tram line 8 and 18
From Hannover Main Station via stations Kröpcke, Aegidientorplatz, Altenbekener Damm, Bothmerstraße
Tram line 6 and 16
Via stations Kröpcke, Aegidientorplatz, Braunschweiger Platz, Bult, Tierärztliche Hochschule, Kronsberg
Busstop lines 340 and 341
Busstop at the Exhibition Grounds Stop Gutenbergstraße (South area) and stop Hannover Messe/Laatzen (West 1 area)
From Rethen, Pattensen, Laatzen
More information about the local mass transit in Hannover you can find on www.uestra.de
FlixBus
Furthermore there is the possibility to use FlixBus for your journey.
Travel by Public Transport | LIGNATicket also valid as a Travel Ticket
Your LIGNA admission ticket or exhibitor pass is valid as a ticket for all public transportation (2nd carriage class) in the entire ÜSTRA fare zone (zones ABC) until 5 a.m. on the day of the event and is non-transferable. This arrangement applies even if your ticket does not have any information printed on it or if it contains different information. Simply present your LIGNA ticket during ticket inspection.
With the cooperation offer from Deutsche Messe AG and Deutsche Bahn, you can travel to LIGNA in comfort and relaxation.
North Entrance: via Hannover Main Station
For your day visit, use the regular services of Deutsche Bahn AG to Hannover Main Station. The exhibition grounds can be reached from Hannover Main Station by underground line 8 or 18 in approx. 18 minutes (entrances NORD 1 and 2).
Subway stop: Hannover Messe/Nord.
West Entrance: via Hannover Messe/Laatzen Station
The Hannover Messe/Laatzen station is approximately 400 m from the WEST 1 entrance to the grounds. You can reach the grounds on foot by walking over the covered Skywalk transport system, which connects the station with the Exhibition Grounds.
Additional metronom and erixx stops will also be set up at Hannover Messe/Laatzen station for fast regional journeys.
FlixTrain
FlixTrain also offers train connections to Hannover. Some lines will take you directly to the Messe/Laatzen station or to Hannover Central Station.
Flight Schedules to Hanover
Current flight schedules can be found on the websites of Hannover Airport
NEW: Direct flights Hanover (HAJ) - Milan Bergamo (BGY)
Suburban Railway S5
All year round from Hannover Airport via Hannover Main Station to the Exhibition Grounds by local railway connection (S-Bahn), travel time 12 - 15 minutes.
Airport Services
B.F.M. Incoming & Traveller Services GmbH buses run between Hannover airport and the exhibition grounds. For further information on the services and booking options can be found at www.bfmhaj.com
You can benefit from the cooperation with the Lufthansa Group airlines (Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa and SWISS) and optimize your travel costs. The extensive route network with around310 destinations worldwide, as well as additional destinations by Air Canada and United Airlines on North Atlantic routes, is available to you.
Click on the link and the discounted rates will be displayed.
Lufthansa Group Meetings & Events offers flexibility to you. The discounted rates are valid up to one week before and one week after the event.
The Lufthansa Group airlines look forward to welcoming you on board!
Arrival Tips & Advice
For international travel offers, please contact the Sales Partner of Deutsche Messe AG in your country.
Information for visitors and exhibitors from countries requiring a visa can be found under Visa Applications .
Please note:
Starting in 2025, citizens from more than 60 visa-exempt countries will have to apply for travel authorization in the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) before traveling to any of the 30 European countries. With a valid ETIAS travel authorization, travelers can enter as many times as they want for short-term stays - normally for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Travelers who do not have a valid travel authorization will not be allowed to board their flight, bus, ferry or ship.
On the website of the traffic management centre Niedersachsen ( Verkehrsmanagementzentrale Niedersachsen ) you will find all information about the current traffic situation.
Taxi
Taxi stands are located around the exhibition grounds at the entrances NORD 2, WEST 1 + 3 and SÜD 1.
The journey time between the exhibition grounds and the airport is approx. 30 minutes, depending on the volume of traffic.
The taxi company "Hallo Taxi 3811" also offers its customers a new quality service. Under the motto: friendly, safe, comfortable, the nationwide unique initiative Plus Taxi has been launched. When ordering a Plus Taxi, passengers are guaranteed a number of quality standards. Surcharges are not levied. More information www.taxi-hannover.eu/
Taxi orders: Hotline "Hello Taxi 3811": +49 (0)511 3811
Carpooling Options
Find a ride to the fair - easy and smart with TwoGo by SAP
Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles
During LIGNA, up to 53 charging poles are available for you to use close from the entrances. They are distributed as follow:You can find more information and prices here .
Deutsche Messe is conducting security checks at all entrances. This involves examining the contents of all luggage, e.g. handbags, backpacks, trolleys, suitcases, attaché cases and any other bags and containers.
Please accept our apologies for any delays this might cause, particularly during peak periods.
This measure is designed to ensure the safety and security of everyone involved, and applies to all trade fairs staged at the Hannover Exhibition Center.
The Comfort & VIP Service Hannover Airport supports travellers with comfortable offers for arrival and departure. More information can be found on the Hannover Airport website.
A staffed cloakroom is available at the NORD 1 and WEST 1 entrances during LIGNA.
The cloakroom is open from 8 am to 7 pm. Cashless payment only.
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