Welcome to IT-TRANS 2026 – Your hub for Digitalization in Mobility!Â
The international trade fair with a conference platform for digital mobility.
IT-TRANS 2026 – the international conference and trade fair for intelligent solutions in public transport – will be held at the Karlsruhe Exhibition Center from March 3 to 5, 2026, showcasing the digital innovations that are shaping urban transport worldwide.Â
Every two years, UITP and Messe Karlsruhe bring together decision-makers, transport companies, technology leaders, and experts to discuss applications and develop new approaches.Â
The focus is on smart technologies, AI, cybersecurity, digital ticketing, payment and platform solutions, data standards, and interoperability. Visitors gain insights into products and services from leading providers, experience practical examples from cities and regions, and establish contacts for partnerships and projects.Â
IT-TRANS thus offers a compact overview of tomorrow's trends – and a framework for making public mobility even more efficient, resource-friendly, and attractive.
Trade fair express to the "IT-TRANS" trade fair
The Messe-Express will run from March 3 to March 5, 2026, betweenKarlsruhe Central Station (station forecourt) and the Karlsruhe Exhibition Center (main entrance).
The departure times are as follows:
From the main station
Tuesday:
From 8:10 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. every 15 minutes
From 9:40 a.m. to 6:10 p.m. every 30 minutes
Wednesday:
From 8:10 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. every 15 minutes
From 9:40 a.m. to 5:40 p.m. every 30 minutes
Thursday:
from 8:10 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. every 15 minutes
from 9:40 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. every 30 minutes
From the convention center:
Wednesday:
From 5:51 p.m. to 6:51 p.m. every 15 minutes
From the Karlsruhe Exhibition Center
Tuesday:
From 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. every 15 minutes
From 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. every 30 minutes
Wednesday:
From 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. every 15 minutes
From 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every 30 minutes
From 5:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. every 15 minutes
Thursday:
from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. every 15 minutes
from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. every 30 minutes
Note:
Travel on the Messe-Express is free of charge for visitors to the trade fair.
