From Munich Airport to the Trade Fair: Travel Time, Cost and Tips for Exhibitors

Messe München and the ICM are located in Riem, in the east of the city. From the airport that is around 35 kilometres – a short distance on paper, but in practice it depends heavily on the time of day and the fair day.

How long does the drive take?

Outside rush hour you reach the trade fair by car in about 30 to 40 minutes via the A92 and A99. On busy fair days, for example during bauma or Expo Real, expect it to take considerably longer between 8 and 10 am. By S-Bahn and U-Bahn (change required) the journey usually takes more than an hour.

What does the transfer cost?

With MUC-Shuttle you see the fixed price before booking. As a guide: the transfer from the airport to Messe München starts at around €119 in the compact class. The price stays the same even if the drive takes longer in trade-fair traffic. With a taxi, the taximeter decides – and traffic jams make it more expensive.

Which vehicle is right?

• Electric saloon (Business Green): up to 3 people, quiet, with charging ports – ideal for going through your last presentation.
• Premium Van XL: up to 6 people with exhibition material, roll-ups and sample cases.
• Several vehicles: we serve delegations and stand teams with several vehicles in convoy or staggered.

Tips for exhibitors

• Specify the entrance: the fair has several entrances (East, West, North). When booking, name the entrance closest to your hall.
• Book the return trip at the same time: taxis are scarce at the grounds on the last day of the fair. A pre-booked ride back to your hotel or the airport saves stress.
• Consolidated invoice: corporate clients receive all rides of the fair team on one invoice.
• Plan a hotel shuttle: many exhibitors stay in the city centre or at the airport. A daily hotel–fair transfer can be arranged as an hourly booking or as single rides.

ICM and Messe – the same place?

The International Congress Center Munich (ICM) is part of the trade fair grounds and can be reached via the West entrance. Congress participants simply enter “ICM” as their destination.

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All services for exhibitors and visitors: Munich trade fair shuttle. For groups and material: Van transfer for up to 7 people. Concrete prices: How much does an airport transfer cost?