Transportation
How to get to Düsseldorf:
By plane:
The nearest airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS). It is also possible to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). Regional trains run from there to Düsseldorf.
Another option is Weeze Airport (NRN). From there it is about 90 kilometers to Düsseldorf. In this case, there is no direct train connection.
By Train:
There are various long-distance trains to Düsseldorf main station.
By Car:
From the east the university can be reached from the Hildener Kreuz (A 3 / A 46) via the Düsseldorf-Süd motorway junction (A 46). Leave the A 46 in the tunnel (exit Zentrum / Universität). At the first set of traffic lights, you will come to Universitätsstraße, which runs through the campus.
From the west the A 46 and the A 57 meet at the motorway junction Neuss-Süd. After the Rhine bridge (Fleher Brücke) take the exit Bilk / Zentrum / Hafen / Benrath. Then follow the exit on the right (Benrath / Universität).
From the city centre drive along Corneliusstraße and Witzelstraße (direction Wuppertal, A 46), then turn right onto Universitätsstraße.
On the campus the designated HHU parking spaces are free of charge. Incorrectly parked vehicles will be removed for a fee.
How to get to university by public transport:
From main station:
Düsseldorf main station is connected to all international long-distance routes. From there, the U79 tram line runs directly to the university: direction "Uni-Ost / Botanischer Garten" (also the final stop). You can also reach the same stop with the U73 line.
You can reach the stop "Universität Nord / Christophstraße" with the lines 704, U71, U73 and U83. It is particularly recommended for all destinations on the northern campus. You can get to "Südpark" with lines U71, U73, U79 and U83.