Travel & accommodation
Many roads lead to the Messe Dortmund exhibition centre: We particularly encourage sustainable travel with the DB Event Ticket. Electric car charging stations are also located in the immediate vicinity.
Travel
By train - at discounted prices
Prices are valid exclusively for the 2026 trade fair. Bookings can be made from October onwards.
Travel successfully. From €55.90 (single trip) with an event ticket.
Our tip: Arrive relaxed – travel sustainably. Extra bonus for visitors! Use your event ticket for a flat-rate train ticket from any DB station.
Event ticket single trip with train connection (while stocks last): 2nd class €55.90
1st class €89.90
Event ticket single trip, fully flexible (always available):
2nd class €77.90
1st class €112.90
By public transport
Take the U 45 underground line (towards Westfalenhallen) to conveniently reach Dortmund's main train station (Westfalenhallen) in just 10 minutes.
From Dortmund centre (Reinoldikirche or Stadtgarten underground stations), take the U 46 (towards Westfalenhallen) to get to Westfalenhallen station in around 5 minutes.
Alternatively, take the U 42 line (towards Hombruch) to ‘Theodor-Fliedner-Heim’ station. From there, it’s just a few minutes’ walk to the exhibition centre.
The route to the Westfalenhallen is signposted from these stations. All of the above stations are accessible for those with disabilities.
More information:
Smart number – Timetable and tariff information (manned hotline)
01806 504030 (€0.20/call from landlines, €0.60/call from mobile networks)
Speaking timetable: (speaking computer)
0800 3 504030 (free)
Online timetable information:
https://www.bus-und-bahn.de/fahrplanauskunft/
Virtual ticket information:
https://www.bus-und-bahn.de/virtuelle-kundenberatung
By car
Destination address:
Westfalenhallen Unternehmensgruppe GmbH
Rheinlanddamm 200
44139 Dortmund
Direct connection via the B1 (A 40) to the motorways A1 (Hansalinie), A45 (Sauerlandlinie), A2 (Berlin – Hanover -Dortmund – Oberhausen), A42 (Duisburg – Dortmund), B1 (A44) (Dortmund – Kassel).
Address for navigation systems:
If using a sat nav, please enter ‘Maurice-Vast-Str’ as your destination. From here, please follow the signs to the exhibition centre.
Separate, signposted access for the North and West entrances.
Visitor parking:
PA3 and PA4
Exhibitor parking:
PA1, PA2, PA7 and PA8
Electric car charging stations
For those travelling by electric car, we have 2 electric charging stations with 4 possible charging options nearby.
- innogy station: Westfalenhalle car park, A4 car park, Rheinlanddamm 200, 2 x type 2, 22 kW
- innogy station: opposite the Rote Erde stadium, Strobelallee 45, 2 x type 2, 22 kW
Taxi stands are situated near the entrances.
T +49 231 144444
info@taxi-dortmund.de
www.taxi-dortmund.de
By plane
Direct connections from and to many European cities.
Distance from the Dortmund exhibition centre: 12 km.
Information: +49 (0) 231 / 9 21 31 40 or at Dortmund Airport 21.
Other airports:
– Düsseldorf Airport: 63 km
– Cologne/Bonn Airport: 96 km
By bike
The exhibition centre at Rheinlanddamm 200, 44139 Dortmund, is easily accessible by bicycle from various parts of the city.
Travelling from central points in Dortmund:
- Dortmund Central Station: From Dortmund Central Station, the distance to Messe Dortmund is about 4 kilometres. Follow the signs to the south via the B54 (Rheinlanddamm). There are signposted cycle paths along this route that will take you directly to the exhibition centre.
- City centre (Reinoldikirche): Start in an easterly direction on Wallring and then turn onto the B1 (Rheinlanddamm). The route is about 3.5 kilometres long and easy to manage by bike.
- Dortmund University of Technology: It is about 5 kilometres from the university to the exhibition centre. Cycle in a south-easterly direction via Otto-Hahn-Straße and follow the cycle paths along the B1 to the exhibition centre.
Bicycle parking facilities:
There are several bicycle parking spaces available at the exhibition centre. These are located in the immediate vicinity of the entrances and offer a secure way to park your bicycle during your visit to the exhibition centre. Please bring a suitable lock with you to secure your bicycle.
For further information on travelling to the fair and the services available, please visit the official Messe Dortmund website.
messe-dortmund.de
Accommodation
Hotel
During exhibition times, hotels near the venue get booked up quickly. Please reserve your accommodation well in advance.