Scenic view of Düsseldorf's Rhine Tower and bridge over river under a clear blue sky.

Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)

Düsseldorf Airport Transfer Guide

Düsseldorf Airport is about 11 km from central Düsseldorf. Pre-book a private transfer: your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals with a name sign, at a fare fixed when you book.

  • Driver tracks your flight
  • Fare fixed when you book
  • ✍ Name sign in arrivals

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Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) is about 11 km from central Düsseldorf. A pre-booked transfer is the door-to-door option: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.

Distance to the centre
About 11 km
Cheapest way in
S-Bahn S11
Fastest
S11 — 12 min direct

Where can your driver take you from DUS?

Transfers you can pre-book from Düsseldorf airport. Tap one to see cars and prices.

Scenic view of Düsseldorf's Rhine Tower and bridge over river under a clear blue sky.DUS → Düsseldorf centre

Airport to the city centre

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Scenic view of Düsseldorf's Rhine Tower and bridge over river under a clear blue sky.Weeze airport → Düsseldorf centre

Weeze airport to the city centre

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View of Cologne Cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge illuminated at night, reflecting in the Rhine RiverDUS → Cologne

Airport to Cologne

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Destination
DUS → Dortmund

Airport to Dortmund

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Destination
DUS → Duisburg

Airport to Duisburg

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Airport taxi
DUS → Taxi

Airport taxi

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Airport taxi
Weeze airport → Taxi

Weeze airport taxi

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Other ways from DUS into Düsseldorf

How long each way takes
0 min10 min20 min30 min40 min50 min60 minS-Bahn S11 to Hauptbahnhof12 minICE / IC long-distance to Col…20–60 minMetered taxi20–40 minUber / FreeNow20–40 min

Journey times from the table below; traffic and time of day change them.

OptionTimeNotes
S-Bahn S11 to Hauptbahnhof12 min directFastest + cheapest to Hbf
ICE / IC long-distance to Cologne + Ruhr20-60 minOnward to Cologne / Essen / Duisburg
Metered taxi20-40 minDirect + groups
Uber / FreeNow20-40 minApp-based door-to-door

Fares, frequencies and tips for each option are in our Düsseldorf airport transport guide.

Skip the taxi queue in Düsseldorf

Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Düsseldorf.

From landing to the door

How your Düsseldorf pickup works

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Book before you fly

Pick your Düsseldorf destination, car and pickup time, and add your flight number.

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Meet your driver

Your driver tracks the flight and waits in arrivals with a sign showing your name.

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Ride straight there

No taxi queue and no haggling: the fare was fixed when you booked.

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One driver, door to door

From DUS your driver takes you straight to Düsseldorf's centre, the station or out to resorts and towns in the region, with no changes on the way.

  • Your driver tracks your flight and waits if you land late
  • Fare fixed when you book
  • Met in arrivals with a name sign
Scenic view of Düsseldorf's Rhine Tower and bridge over river under a clear blue sky.
Düsseldorf centre
View of Cologne Cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge illuminated at night, reflecting in the Rhine River
Cologne
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DUSDüsseldorf centreCologneDortmundDuisburg

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Complete your trip

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Hotels in Düsseldorf

Compare places to stay before you land.

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Bags before check-in?

Leave your luggage in Düsseldorf and explore hands-free.

Luggage storage in Düsseldorf

Data when you land

An eSIM gets you online to message your driver without roaming charges.

Airalo eSIMs

Düsseldorf airport transfer FAQ

How far is Düsseldorf Airport from central Düsseldorf?+

Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) is about 11 km from central Düsseldorf. Fastest way in: S11 — 12 min direct.

What is the cheapest way from DUS into Düsseldorf?+

S-Bahn S11. Our Düsseldorf airport transport guide compares every option.

Can I pre-book a private transfer from DUS?+

Yes. Welcome Pickups operates in Düsseldorf: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.

Ready for Düsseldorf?

Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Düsseldorf.

Transfers from Düsseldorf airport by destination