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    IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026

    Here’s What You Need to Know for Your Visit in Hannover!

    Visitors Guide

    IAA TRANSPORTATION kicks off in Hannover this week. To help you plan your visit, we have compiled all the key information, tips, offers, and helpful services you need for your journey, your stay in Hannover, and your time at IAA TRANSPORTATION. Here you'll find an overview of the most important information for your visit.

    IAA TRANSPORTATION kicks off in Hannover this week. To help you plan your visit, we have compiled all the key information, tips, offers, and helpful services you need for your journey, your stay in Hannover, and your time at IAA TRANSPORTATION. Here you'll find an overview of the most important information for your visit.

    Visitors Guide

    1. Travel to IAA TRANSPORTATION

    Helpful information on all available modes of transportation. 

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    You can reach the IAA TRANSPORTATION quickly and conveniently by any route - whether by car, train, bus, or plane. We have put together some information for you here that can be a help for your planning.

    Important information for traveling via Hannover Messe/Laatzen

    Due to construction work, service at Hannover Messe/Laatzen station will be limited, particularly for regional trains:

    • Deutsche Bahn long-distance ICE trains will make special stops at the station (18 trains daily), as shown in the timetable available online, on the Frankfurt–Berlin, Frankfurt–Hamburg, and Munich–Hamburg routes.
    • For regional service, Hannover S-Bahn lines S4 Bennemühlen – Messe and S8 Airport – Messe will stop at the station.
    • Due to construction work, trains on the DB Regio RE2 Hannover – Göttingen line will not stop at the station.
    • RE10 Hannover – Hildesheim trains will also not stop at the station, as trains on this line will be rerouted via Lehrte.

    The relevant trains are included in the timetable information at www.bahn.de.

    Visitors traveling from the affected directions are advised to travel to Hannover Central Station and continue from there to the exhibition grounds by either S-Bahn or light rail.

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    2. Accommodations

    Helpful tips on finding the right accommodations for your visit. 

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    From mid-range hotels to luxury resorts: We work with a variety of partners to make your stay at IAA TRANSPORTATION as comfortable as possible—ranging from get2fairs and "Selected Hotels" (a Deutsche Messe AG program) to room booking services, mobile accommodations at the Hannover Messe Camp, and RV campsites directly on the exhibition grounds. 

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    3. Opening Hours of IAA TRANSPORTATION

    IAA TRANSPORTATION is open from September 15 to 20, 2026. 

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    IAA TRANSPORTATION is open from September 15 to 20, 2026. On Press Day (September 14, 2026), the venue is initially accessible exclusively to accredited press representatives. The exclusive Press Day ticket is valid starting at 12:00 PM.

    September 14, 2026 (Press Day)
    8:00 AM–6:00 PM*
    September 15–19, 2026
    9:00 AM–6:00 PM
    September 20, 2026
    9:00 AM–4:00 PM

     

    * Press conferences take place on Monday, September 14, at the Convention Center (CC) and at the exhibitor stands. Accredited press representatives have access to the exhibition grounds starting at 8:00 AM. The exclusive Press Day ticket grants one-time admission starting at 12:00 PM.

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    4. Hall and Site Plans

    Find the interactive hall and site plans, as well as downloadable PDFs. 

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    Explore the interactive site plan for IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 and conveniently download the hall maps as PDFs. You can also find all halls, exhibitors, and locations directly in our interactive hall plan.

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    5. The Exhibitor and Partner Directory

    Here is the information on all exhibitors and partners. 

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    Discover the exhibitors at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 and plan your visit. The directory is continuously updated. 

    To the exhibitor directory

    6. The IAA Innovation Report

    All innovations at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 at a glance. 

    Innovation Report with illustrations of future vehicles and mobility technologies.

    Discover World, European, and German Premieres alongside other exciting innovations at a glance. In collaboration with HUSS Verlag, the Innovations Report is continuously updated. 

    Discover Innovation Report

    7. Take advantage of the free Shuttle Bus Service

    The IAA Shuttle Bus Service runs during regular opening hours. 

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    With the complimentary IAA Shuttle Bus Service, you can easily and largely barrier-free reach your destination anywhere on the IAA event grounds. The loop connects all halls and the outdoor area, providing comfortable and quick transportation during regular IAA opening hours. 

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    8. The official IAA TRANSPORTATION app

    The IAA TRANSPORTATION app is now available for download in German and English on both Apple iOS and Android smartphones. 

    IAA TRANSPORTATION app for finding exhibitors, products and contacts.

    To keep you on track and help you create your personalized schedule, the official IAA TRANSPORTATION app serves as your digital planner and on-the-go companion with a wide range of handy features.

    Take advantage of numerous features, such as comprehensive program details for the IAA Conference, exhibitor events, and other IAA formats, the interactive hall plan, or matchmaking and networking functions. 
     

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    9. IAA TRANSPORTATION Podcast

    In the IAA TRANSPORTATION Podcast, we offer a comprehensive overview of current and future trends and developments in the transport and logistics industry, discussing the sector's key topics with our guests. 

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    Season 2 of the official IAA TRANSPORTATION podcast offers a comprehensive overview of current and emerging trends in the transport and logistics industry. It explores key industry developments and provides insights into the exhibitors at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026, taking place September 15–20, 2026, at the Hannover Exhibition Grounds. Season 2 featured the following guests:

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