This guide compares all available airport transfers at Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.
Public and private transfers from the airport to the city
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), also known as Flughafen Düsseldorf, is the largest international airport in North Rhine-Westphalia and is located about 10 km north of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Düsseldorf by Suburban train (called “S-Bahn”), Regional train, Taxi, Private Transfer, Uber or Car Sharing.
Transfer comparison from DUS airport to downtown
Overview of all airport transfers from Düsseldorf Airport to the City Center (Düsseldorf Central Station)
| Transport | Travel time | Cost | ||
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Suburban train (S‑Bahn) | 15 Min. | 3.10 € | Details |
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Regional train | 25 Min. | 3.10 € | Details |
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Taxi | 25 Min. | 30 € | Details |
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Private Transfer |
25 Min. | 70 € | Details |
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Uber | 25 Min. | 25 € | Details |
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Carsharing | 25 Min. | Individ. | Details |
Notices:
• Suburban train station “Flughafen Terminal (S)” is located in front of the terminal building (terminal A/B/C). From here, S-Bahn line ‘S11’ runs directly to Dusseldorf Central Station. Train station “Flughafen Bahnhof” can be reached via ‘SkyTrain’ from terminal A/B/C. From here, Regional trains and S-Bahn line ‘S1’ and runs to Düsseldorf Central Station. Overall S-Bahn line ‘S11’ is faster in the city center.
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Private Transfer) is the more faster and comfortable option.
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
15 minutesCost:
3.10 € (Price-level A3)Description:
S-Bahn line ‘S11’ from Düsseldorf Airport (Stop “Flughafen Terminal (S)” in front of Terminal A/B/C) to “Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof” (Central Station), directly in the city center
Infos here, tickets on-site ↗
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
3.10 € (Price-level A3)Description:
Regional trains from Düsseldorf Airport (Train station “Flughafen Bahnhof” (!) accessible by SkyTrain from Terminal A/B/C) to Central Station “Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof”, directly in the city center
Official local taxis
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
30 €Description:
Taxi from Düsseldorf Airport (Taxi ranks at the arrivals level) to central Düsseldorf, Central Station or directly to your accommodation in the city center
Book a Private Transfer ↗
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
70 €Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via AirportTransfer.com) from Düsseldorf Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Düsseldorf or directly to your accommodation
Order an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
25 €Description:
Uber from Düsseldorf Airport (pick-up location according to Uber App) to central Düsseldorf, Central Station or directly to your accommodation
Check local providers ↗
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
Depending on selected carDescription:
Share Now from Düsseldorf Airport (car park P7, level 4) to central Düsseldorf, Central Station or directly to your accommodationRoute from Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) to Dusseldorf Central Station “Hauptbahnhof”, City Center
Düsseldorf Travel Tips (AD)
Travel tips and recommendations for a great stay in Düsseldorf:
Things to know about Düsseldorf:
1. Düsseldorf has 610,000 inhabitants
2. The largest advertising agencies of Germany are based in Düsseldorf
3. Düsseldorf’s Altstadt (Old Town) comprises over 300 bars and clubs in a very small area – it’s called ‘the longest bar in the world’