Search flights to Essen - Mülheim Airport

Buses, tramway and metro lines, and railway stations are the basic means of public transportation in the city of Essen. Although they are run by different companies, there is only one ticket type that is valid in all options. The only exceptions are high-speed trains and express train lines. The easiest way to get tickets is to buy tickets from the machines at the stations and the stops. One of the tramway lines and some bus lines also take their passengers outside the city of Essen. The metro line U18 connects Essen and Mulheim cities to each other.

The bus lines are particularly convenient to reach the countryside of the city. There are less frequent night services on some routes. Metro and tramway network is available throughout the city. Some of metro and tramway lines also offer night services. Railway transportation is also important for urban transportation in Essen, just like in the European cities in general. The main railway station is located in the busiest area of the city center and hosts many train services every day. In addition to urban transportation, the train services provide transportation to the surrounding cities and even other countries with transfer option.

It is possible to explore this small city even on foot. However, most of the locals prefer bicycles as means of transportation. You can also rent a bike in the city center and take advantage of special cycling lanes and routes to enjoy safe travel in the city. If you prefer a more effortless and fast transportation alternative, you can always find a taxi in Essen.

Taximeters are available and standard tariffs are applied in all taxis. In addition, there are the offices of many car rental companies in the city center. If you have an international driver's license, you can rent an affordable car and easily travel around Essen and its surroundings. Essen is a small city and it is very easy to travel to the surrounding cities from here. For this reason, the city doesn't have its own international airport. However, Essen Mulheim Airport, located in Essen, serves the city for various purposes.

You can enjoy an unforgettable city tour by taking a zeppelin at this airport. You can enjoy a bird's eye view of the entire city and discover its natural beauty by zeppelin flights that take between 15 and 60 minutes. The price to pay for this experience starts at 85 Euros, depending on the duration. Certain age, weight and height requirements must be met. Detailed information can be found on the airport's website.

If you are traveling by the car you have rent, you can reach Essen Mulheim Airport through the 52 Essen-Dusseldorf highway. Airport parking garage provides parking service for 2.90 Euros per day. It is also possible to Essen Mulheim Airport by means of public transportation from the city center.

Since Essen doesn't have an international airport, the passengers are mostly transferred to the city from Cologne Bonn International Airport or Dusseldorf International Airport.

You can prefer either Cologne Bonn International Airport or Dusseldorf International Airport if you want to get to Essen. Then you can choose from taking the train, taxi or airport shuttle services to reach Essen, as well as you can rent a car. Transportation to Essen from Cologne takes about 1 hour, while it takes about half an hour from Dusseldorf to Essen.

Train

Rail transport is very advanced and widely preferred throughout Germany. Traveling by train between two cities is a very common option. Whether you have arrived at Cologne International Airport or Dusseldorf International Airport, you can get to Essen by taking the train. Journey by train takes about 1 hour from Cologne and half an hour from Dusseldorf.

Taxi

You can easily find the taxis at the terminal exit of both airports. You can get to Essen city center from Cologne Bonn International Airport by taxi paying about 125 Euros. The taxi ride takes about 45 minutes. If you take a taxi from Dusseldorf International Airport to Essen city center, taxi fare costs about 72 Euros.

Shuttle Services

Both Cologne and Dusseldorf International Airports have an advanced shuttle service system. The shuttle services are run by different private companies and range from small vehicles to large buses that carry passengers to many different routes. By consulting the informational desk in the terminal building, you can find out about the shuttle services to Essen and get information about their departure times. You can get to Cologne, Bonn or Dusseldorf city centers, as well as you can directly get to Essen.

Rent a car

There are many offices of the car rental companies in both airports. You can rent a comfortable car and easily get to Essen. You need to drive on A40 motorway to reach Essen from Cologne Bonn International Airport. You can get to Essen city center in about 45 minutes. If you have set off from Dusseldorf International Airport, you need to drive on A52 motorway to get to Essen; then you can reach Essen city center in half an hour.

Those who are going to visit Essen choose either Cologne Bonn International Airport or Dusseldorf International Airport. There is a nearly one-hour distance between Cologne and Essen cities, while the distance from Essen to Dusseldorf is as short as half an hour. You can take choose from taking a train or taxi and you can also benefit from airport shuttle services, as well as you can rent a car to reach either airport from Essen for your airport transfer.

Train

Germany has a highly developed railway network system, which is widely preferred by both tourists and the locals. It is very common to make intercity trips within the country by train. So, you can take advantage of train option to catch your flight no matter which airport you are going to fly through.

It takes about one hour by train from Essen city center to Cologne International Airport, while it only takes half an hour to reach Düsseldorf International Airport from Essen city center.

Taxi

You can prefer to travel by taxi if you want to enjoy a more comfortable transportation option. It is very easy to find a taxi in the city center. If you want, your hotel can also help you with this. If you want to get to Cologne Bonn International Airport by taxi from Essen city center, you need to pay about 125 Euros for taxi fare. The taxi ride takes about 45 minutes.

It is also possible to get to Dusseldorf International Airport by taking a taxi from Essen city center in about half an hour by paying an average fare of 72 Euros.

Shuttle Services

Cologne and Dusseldorf International Airport provide shuttle services by various transportation vehicles on different routes. These shuttle services are run by several different private companies. You can check out the airport's website to find out about the exact departure points and times of shuttle services, or you can also ask your hotel to help you with this.

Rent a car

You can find the offices of a large number of car rental companies working both locally and internationally in Essen city center. Car rental is a comfortable transportation option that allows you to reach the airport from Essen easily. Once you set off from Essen city center, you need to drive on A40 motorway to get to Cologne Bonn International Airport. It takes about 45 minutes to reach Cologne Bonn International Airport.

If you are going to make your flight through Dusseldorf International Airport, you can get to the airport from Essen city center by driving through A52 motorway in half an hour.

Airport Information

Cologne city center is 15 kilometers, Bonn city center is 16 kilometers and Essen city center is 75 kilometers from Cologne Bonn International Airport.

At Cologne Bonn International Airport, you can find plenty of cafés and restaurants and have fun in the bar. Internet access is offered to passengers free of charge at the airport. If you need to make a last minute purchase or if you have forgotten to buy something, you can walk around the clothing, accessories, jewelry and souvenir shops at the airport, or you can do shopping at duty-free stores.

You can easily reach the airport by train you can take from Essen, or you can take advantage of the options such as taxi, shuttle services, the municipal bus number 161 or the tramway line 7 to reach Cologne Bonn International Airport once you arrive at Cologne city center. From Bonn, it is possible to travel between the city center and the airport by choosing from the options such as taxi, shuttle services and the tramway line 60.

Dusseldorf International Airport is located 30 kilometers from the city center of Essen. You can reach the airport by train you can take from Essen. If you firstly want to get to Dusseldorf city center, you can prefer the bus number 721 or train lines S7 and S11 to reach the airport.

Dusseldorf International Airport has a wide range of restaurants, cafés, and bars. If you want, you can also do shopping at the souvenir shops, clothing stores, bookstores and jewelry stores as well as you can shop at duty-free stores.

Dusseldorf International Airport has a terrace where you can watch take-off and landings of the planes, an open air cinema, and 5 different lounges for passengers who don't want to compromise comfort while waiting for their flights. In addition, Wi-Fi service is provided free of charge at the airport.