How Global Travel Industry Giants and Think Tanks Make Their Way to ITB Berlin Amid Strikes?

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Navigate to ITB Berlin 2024 smoothly despite strikes with buses, bikes, scooters, and Flix services. Find hassle-free travel alternatives in our guide.

As ITB Berlin 2024 approaches, we aim to ensure your journey to the exhibition grounds is seamless and trouble-free. However, anticipated strikes by the train drivers’ union GDL and the Ver.di union, representing Lufthansa ground personnel, may introduce travel disruptions. It’s important to note that while German Railway, Berlin S-Bahn, and air travel might be affected, underground trains, trams, and bus lines are currently not impacted by the strike. Private railways, including ODEG, are operating as per their normal schedule.

Strike Overview:

• Train Passenger Transport Strike: Scheduled from 7 March, 2:00 AM to 8 March, 1:00 PM.
• Lufthansa Ground Personnel Strike: Expected to occur from 7 March, 4:00 AM to 9 March, 7:10 AM.

Alternative Routes to ITB Berlin During Strikes

Lufthansa Ground Staff Strike: Planning Your Trip
The Ver.di union has announced a strike involving Lufthansa’s ground staff from early Thursday, 7 March, until Saturday, 9 March 2024. This could potentially affect flights and, by extension, your travel plans to ITB Berlin.

Bus Services

• Line 139: Connects Werderstr. (Spandau) to S-Messe Nord/ICC, passing through key U stations like U Paul-Stern-Str. and U Kaiserdamm.
• Line 143: Runs from Brixplatz to Planetarium (Insulaner), with stops including Messegelände/ICC and U Theodor-Heuss-Platz.
• Line M49: Operates between Heerstr./Nennhauser Damm and Hertzallee, serving stations like U-Wilmersdorfer Straße.
• X34 Express Line: Offers a direct route from Hottengrund barracks to Hertzallee, facilitating easy access to the exhibition grounds.

Bike Sharing, Scooters, and E-Mopeds
The Jelbi mobility platform provides parking areas at Messe Süd and Hall 27 for your rental vehicles from providers such as Emmy, Voi, Lime, Tier, and Nextbike, among others.

Arriving by Car
Parking on the exhibition grounds is limited and available for a fee of 15 euros in the ICC parking garage. It’s advisable to arrive early as spaces are expected to fill quickly.

FlixBus and FlixTrain
FlixBus offers a comfortable and convenient journey to the exhibition center, with the ZOB Berlin bus stop located directly opposite. FlixTrain also provides daily connections within Germany, ensuring a smooth travel experience to Berlin for ITB Berlin attendees.

While the strikes pose potential disruptions, there are ample alternatives to ensure you can navigate to ITB Berlin 2024 without significant inconvenience. Planning ahead and considering alternative modes of transportation can mitigate the impact of these strikes on your visit. We look forward to welcoming you to a productive and engaging ITB Berlin 2024.

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