The international airport "Düsseldorf" is located 7 kilometers from the city of Düsseldorf. It has an annual passenger turnover of over 24 million people. The airport terminal ranks third in Germany in terms of passenger traffic.
The "Weeze" Airport, also known as Lower Rhine Airport, primarily handles flights from low-cost airlines. It is located 90 kilometers from Düsseldorf.
Getting to the city center from Düsseldorf Airport
To reach the center of Düsseldorf, you can take a train, bus, rent a car, take a taxi, or use transfer services.
Public Transportation
Bus
The bus stop is located near the exit of the main arrival hall. Buses do not operate during the night.
From Düsseldorf Airport, several bus routes operate in different directions:
Bus No. 721 will take you to Düsseldorf Central Station;
Route No. 760 goes to Ratingen, Dusseldorf – Wittlaer – Bockum, Rosspfad;
Bus No. SB51 goes to Kaarst – Rathaus;
Route No. 896 will take you to the Duesseldorf Messe shopping center.
You can check the bus schedule on the official website of the city's public transportation.
Travel time: up to 25 minutes.
Fare: 2.30 EUR. Tickets can be purchased at the airport (tourist information desks) or from the driver.
S-Bahn Train
This is a fast and affordable way to reach the city at almost any time of the day. The station is located near Terminal C. Follow the signs for S-Bahn (green circle with the letter "S"). You can check the schedule and buy tickets on the website.
Travel time: 20 - 25 minutes.
Operating hours: from 04:15 to 00:00, and until 02:30 on Fridays and Saturdays. Trains run every 20 minutes.
Fare: 2.30 EUR. Tickets can be purchased online or from the ticket vending machines at the station. The ticket is valid for three hours. Don't forget to validate your ticket.
Transfer
Transfer is a convenient and fast way to get to the city. The driver will be waiting for you with a name sign at the airport exit. The website KiwiTaxi has proven to be reliable.
Price: starting from 56 EUR for an economy-class car.
Taxi
Several official taxi services operate at the airport (Rhein taxi, Dein Wunsch taxi, Dusseldorf taxi). All drivers of these companies speak English and operate on a meter. There is an option to request a car with a child seat.
Where to find: the taxi stand is located at the exit of the arrival hall of all terminals.
Price: starting from 24 EUR.
Car Rental
With a rental car, you can visit many beautiful places and attractions in the city.
Where to find: car rental counters are located at the airport or can be booked online through websites (such as rentalcars).
Price: starting from 24 EUR per day.
Getting to the Bus Station and Train Station from Düsseldorf Airport
The bus number 721 will take you from the airport to the Düsseldorf bus station. The train station is located next to the bus station. Please refer to the above information for bus schedules.
Getting to the city center from Weeze Airport
To reach Düsseldorf from Weeze Airport, you can take a bus, train, taxi, or rent a car.
Public Transportation
Bus
There are buses from Weeze Airport to the main train station in Düsseldorf.
Where to find: The bus stop is located at the exit of the airport.
Operating hours: Buses run every hour from 10:00 to 00:00, Monday to Saturday, and from 10:15 to 00:00 on Sundays.
Cost: The fare for adults to Düsseldorf is 14 EUR, and 7 EUR for children up to 7 years old. Tickets can be purchased from the bus driver.
Travel time: 1 hour 15 minutes.
Transfer
To reach Düsseldorf with maximum comfort, you can book a transfer service (e.g., KiwiTaxi).
Cost: From 143 EUR.
Car Rental
By renting a car, you can quickly reach Düsseldorf and explore the city's attractions at your own pace. To get the best rates, book your car rental online on websites such as rentalcars.com.
Cost: From 100 EUR per day (car pickup at Weeze Airport). Car rentals in Düsseldorf itself can be significantly cheaper.
Getting to the Bus Station and Train Station from Weeze Airport
To reach the train station and bus station in Düsseldorf, which are located close to each other, you can take a bus. All the information about transportation is provided above.
