Everything you need to know for SPIEL Essen 2026
Visa requirements vary by nationality
Hotel recommendations will be added soon.
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Dusseldorf Airport is about 40 km from Essen with rail connections, and Dortmund Airport is a nearer regional option, each reaching Essen and Messe Essen by train, taxi, or rideshare in roughly 30-50 min.
Cost: Varies (train, taxi, or rideshare)
Duration: Approx 30-50 min
Taxis and rideshare apps are available across Essen and the Ruhr region and connect the airports and city hotels to Messe Essen.
Cost: Varies by distance
Duration: Varies by origin
The Essen Stadtbahn tram line U11 runs from Essen main station to the Messe Essen Ost Gruga stop at the exhibition grounds, with S-Bahn regional trains connecting across the Ruhr region.
Cost: Standard transit fare
Duration: Varies by origin
Accessibility information will be updated soon.
We are committed to making our events accessible to everyone.