Tue 18 - Thu 20 November 2008 - Frankfurt am Main, Exhibition Grounds, Hall 5.1
Directions - How to get to E.B.I.F.
Arriving by train
ICE, IC, and EC connections from all over Germany and Europe converge at Frankfurt Central Station. The subway station below the Central Station provides the most direct and fastest connection to the “Messe“ stop by the Rhein-Main Public Transportation Authority (RMV) suburban (S-Bahn) and subway (U-Bahn) trains.
... and taking a cab to Messe Frankfurt
The taxi ranks at Frankfurt Central Station are well sign-posted. The largest is just a few steps away from the main exit. Cab company phone numbers:
+49 69 23 00 01
+49 69 25 00 01
+49 69 23 00 33
... and walking to Messe Frankfurt
From the Central Station, walk along Düsseldorfer Strasse heading towards Platz der Republik. Carry straight on, along Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage, which will lead you directly to the trade fair grounds, "Entrance City”.
... and taking the suburban train to Messe Frankfurt
Follow the "S” signs and turn left toward the subway station. It is only two stops from the suburban railway station at the Central Station, platform 104, to the Messe Frankfurt stop. The Messe Frankfurt has its own station, which you can reach via the four suburban train lines S 3, (Bad Soden), S 4 (Kronberg), S 5 (Bad Homburg/Friedrichsdorf), S 6 (Friedberg).
... and taking the subway to Messe Frankfurt
The U 4 line leaves the Central Station for Bockenheimer Warte, stopping at "Festhalle / Messe" ("Eingang City”) at regular intervals.
... and taking the streetcar to Messe Frankfurt
From the railway platform, proceed to the main exit, cross the station forecourt and go to the streetcar stops immediately in front of you. No. 16 and 17 will take you directly to the "Festhalle/Messe” ("Eingang City”) stop.
Arriving by car
The A5 via the Westkreuz Frankfurt intersection takes you directly to Messe Frankfurt. Follow the signs “Messe Frankfurt” or “Messe” leading to the exhibition grounds.
Please note that there are new gates to the exhibition grounds since July 2006. Please note that there are new gatesto the exhibition grounds since July 2006:Please access the exhibition grounds via the North Gate (“Tor Nord”). Navigation system: Katharinenkreisel.
Visitor parking: parking level on top of Hall 4.
Information about the Frankfurt Low Emission Zone (Umweltzone): As of 1 October 2008 the trade fair grounds can be accessed by vehicles without pollutant badges via the North Gate (Tor Nord). if you are coming from the A5, the North Gate can be reached via the A648, taking the Rebstock exit or via the Katharinenkreisel roundabout.
The low emission zone in Frankfurt city centre can only be accessed by vehicles with pollutant badges.
Further information regarding public transportation can be obtained at (available in Germany only): www.rmv.de
