Welcome to Leipzig
With excellent infrastructure, impressive architecture, outstanding facilities and great transport connections, the Leipzig Exhibition Centre has so much to offer! We would love you to have a smooth trip and a pleasant stay, so we have listed all the important information you need for an interesting, relaxed and successful visit to OTWorld.
Arrival by public transport
Leipzig has an excellent public transport network. Buses, trams and regional and suburban trains all offer fast and convenient connections between the airport, the exhibition centre, the city centre, the hotels and the sights.
You can take a number 16 tram straight to the Leipzig Exhibition Centre. Get off at "Messegelände" which is the last stop. Regional trains (RB) and suburban trains (S-Bahn) are also a convenient way for you to get there. Just take a train headed for the station called "Leipzig Messe”.
You can also obtain information on regional transport connections to the Leipzig Exhibition Centre directly from the national rail ( Deutsche Bahn ) timetable information service as well as from the MDV and LVB local transport authorities .
Trade show tickets are valid as transport tickets
You can travel sustainably with us! If expressly stated on your ticket, our admission tickets entitle you to travel free of charge to and from the exhibition centre on the day of your visit using MDV public transport services within the fare zones 110, 151, 156, 162, 163, 168, 210 and 225.
Travelling with us means you are travelling sustainably! If expressly stated on your ticket, our admission tickets entitle you to travel free of charge to and from the exhibition centre on the day of your visit using MDV public transport services within the fare zones 110, 151, 156, 162, 163, 168, 210 and 225.
Arriving by national rail
There are hourly connections to Leipzig from all major cities in Germany. From Leipzig Central Station and the other stations in the City Tunnel, travellers can then catch suburban trains operated by S-Bahn Mitteldeutschland to the exhibition centre.
You can also obtain information on regional transport connections to the Leipziger Messe directly from the national rail ( Deutsche Bahn ) timetable information service as well as from the MDV and LVB local transport authorities .
Arriving by bike
A cycle path from Leipzig city centre takes you directly to the exhibition centre. Bike racks are available at all visitor entrances to the Congress Center Leipzig and at the staff entrance.
You are welcome to use the e-bike charging station in front of the administration building where you can also find lockers for batteries and bicycle accessories. Each locker has a 230 V outlet for your charger.
Arrival by car
You can reach the Leipziger Messe via the A9, A14 and A38 motorways. Simply follow the motorway signs indicating which exit to take to the Leipziger Messe. From the Leipzig Exhibition Centre, it is only a 20-minute drive along the B2 to get to Leipzig city centre. If you need a quick transfer from the airport, Leipzig Central Station or the city centre to the exhibition centre, there are plenty of taxi services available.
When you arrive here by car, our dynamic parking management system will help you find a parking space by quickly guiding you to available visitor spaces.
Motorway Exits:
- A 14 – Leipzig Messegelände exit
- A 9 Schkeuditzer Kreuz – ten minutes by car
- A 38 Kreuz Parthenaue – ten minutes by car
- or B 2, Messegelände exit
Download arrival parking (PDF, 878 kB)
Parking: Navigation data, fees and more information (in German only)
Arrival by national coach
A long-distance coach stop is located directly at the exhibition centre. You can find an overview of national coach connections at www.busliniensuche.de .
Arrival by plane
Leipzig/Halle airport is located in the heart of central Germany and is within easy distance of the Leipzig Exhibition Centre. The journey takes just 10 to 15 minutes by motorway and eight minutes on the S5 suburban train which runs every half hour.
Other nearby airports are Berlin BER and Dresden. You can take an Intercity Express (ICE) high-speed train directly from Berlin Central Station to Leipzig in 1 hour and 15 minutes, and from Berlin Südkreuz in 1 hour and 5 minutes. By car, it takes just under 2 hours from Berlin airport to the Leipziger Messe.
Arrival by train
There are hourly connections from Leipzig to all major cities in Germany. Travellers can then change to S-Bahn trains bound for Messe at Leipzig Central Station and at the S-Bahn Mitteldeutschland City Tunnel stations.
Information on transport connections to the Leipzig Trade Fair is available from the Deutschen Bahn timetable information service as well as from the Mitteldeutschen Verkehrsverbund and Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe.
Arrival by taxi
4884 - Ihr Funktaxi Älteste Leipziger Funktaxenzentrale GmbH
telephone number: +49 341 4884
Top Taxi International GmbH & Co. KG
telephone number: +49 341 3338333
Taxi-Genossenschaft Leipzig e.G.
telephone number: +49 341 982222
ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES
The Leipzig Exhibition Centre is designed for accessibility and guarantees you short, manageable distances. After all, we aim to maximise mobility for everyone visiting our trade shows so they can quickly get to where they are going.
All our halls are on the ground floor and have no thresholds that could hinder access, allowing visitors with limited mobility to reach every entrance easily. And if you notice any barriers to mobility, please point them out to us at any time!
Wheelchairs available to borrow
You can also borrow a wheelchair for your visit to the trade show. Just ask a cloakroom staff member in the West and East Entrance Halls or the Congress Center Leipzig. And of course, you can also order a wheelchair in advance.
To request a wheelchair, please fill out the order form provided. A wheelchair will then be available for you in the respective entrance area.
Accessible parking spaces
Accessibility is also ensured for those arriving by car. Suitable spaces are available in the front area of the visitor car park (PDF) (PDF, 346 kB) .
Arriving by tram
The number 16 tram is a straightforward option that will take you to the "Messegelände” stop. Almost all trams on this route use modern, low-floor carriages, making it easier to get on and off. More information is available from the Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe (LVB) transit authority hotline (+49 341 49224-07 or +49 341 49224-08) and on the LVB website.
Arriving by regional and suburban trains (S-Bahn)
You can also reach the Leipzig Exhibition Centre from Leipzig Central Station by regional (RB) or suburban (S-Bahn) trains. Just take a train headed for the station called "Leipzig Messe”. Lifts are of course available on the platforms. The exhibition centre is about 750 meters from the "Leipzig Messe" train station. More information is available from the national rail ( Deutsche Bahn ) timetable information service.
Please note: If you need assistance with getting on, changing or getting off a train – for instance, if you need a lift for your wheelchair – you can contact the Mobility Service Centre (MSZ) at Deutsche Bahn:
Phone: +49 30 65212888, e-mail: msz@deutschebahn.com, Monday to Friday from 6 am–10 pm, Saturday, Sunday and national public holidays from 8 am–8 pm.
The MSZ will also answer your questions about suitable trains, station accessibility and the minimum time needed to change trains.
GET YOUR BEARINGS: MAPS OF THE EXHIBITION CENTRE
Here you can view and download maps highlighting specific features of our exhibition centre.
Site plan Leipzig Traide Fair (PDF, 251 kB)
With its cosmopolitan lifestyle, architectural beauty and cultural diversity, this traditional trade fair city has a lot to offer. During the day, you are welcome to stroll and shop in the city's magnificent arcades such as the Messehof. In the evening, when the trade show closes its doors, you can choose from a world-class array of entertainment options at the Gewandhaus concert hall, the Leipzig Opera and the MuKo (Musical Comedy Theatre) as well as numerous cabaret and variety shows. And of course, you certainly won't go hungry in Leipzig. The city's countless restaurants, cafés, pubs and bars are guaranteed to have the right menu for every taste.