Düsseldorf Transportation Tips by BillNJ

Small Underground Subway Line Public Transport Review

In Düsseldorf, there is a small U-Bahn line that is an underground subway. I took it once from the Koenigsallee area back to the Hauptbahnhof. It was a quick ride -- definitely shorter and easier than walking!

Mode: AROUND

Type: Subway/Metro

Website: http://www.rheinbahn.de

Excellent trams and buses Public Transport Review

Of all of the German cities that I visited, I was most impressed with Düsseldorf's system of public transportation. Within the city, there is an extensive network of trams and buses that are easy to use, clean, comfortable, and safe. Therefore, a visitor to Düsseldorf can easily and inexpensively get around the city without having to rent a car.

Mode: AROUND

Type: Bus

Website: http://www.rheinbahn.de

Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof Trains Review

The Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof (central train station) is the main transportation hub within the city. It is Germany's fourth busiest train station. All modes of rail transport are offered, like InterCityExpress, InterCity and EuroCity trains for long distance travel, DB NachtZug, D-Nacht and EuroNight overnight trains as well as RegionalExpress, RegionalBahn and S-Bahn services for regional distribution. The station is integrated into the Rhein-Ruhr S-Bahn network and local traffic is operating under the Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr transport association. The underground station, operated by Rheinbahn, provides connections to the major Stadtbahn lines of Düsseldorf, whilst the tramway stop in front of the station connects the central station to the local tram network, also operated by Rheinbahn.

There are numerous cafes, shops, and vendors within and around the station. With all of the people coming and going through here, it is an interesting place for people-watching. For instance, while I waited there in the evening for VTers Sabs and Thomas before going to dinner, I saw a presumed groom-to-be in a stag party run through the station in only his underwear wearing a certain strap-on appendage. Since I was only at the station for a short time, I can only imagine what other things go on at this place.

Another great feature of the Hauptbahnhof is its striking clock tower.

Mode: TO

Type: Train