Luckily, the German public transport network is very efficient and easy to navigate. So once you know what Stadtbahn is and where to buy your tram tickets, getting around in Dusseldorf will be a piece of cake!
All the public transport in Dusseldorf is run by Rheinbahn, making it easy to switch between the city railway U-Bahn , suburban trains S-Bahn , trams and buses with the same ticket. Get familiar with the public transportation network in Dusseldorf with this interactive map.
In general, the working hours of public transport in Dusseldorf are between 9 a. Stadtbahn city railway is the fastest way to travel through Dusseldorf as it allows you to escape traffic jams altogether. You can recognise Stadtbahn stations by a large sign with a white U on a blue background and each of the 11 lines is identified by a number U70 — U79, U But as you go further towards the suburbs , the waiting time in the evenings or on weekends can increase up to 20 to 30 minutes between trains.
Note that not all lines operate daily and on schedule. Each of the 7 lines is identified by numbers and through They stop frequently throughout the route, making them perfect for short travel. The tram stops are usually combined with the bus stops.
Buses are helpful when transferring between tram and U-Bahn lines or travelling to suburbs. The bus network in Dusseldorf is rather extensive but less so in the city centre, where it gives way to tram lines. The frequency of buses is also much lower than trams, trains, or metro. It might take from 30 minutes to an hour between each bus. When most public transport comes to a halt, the night bus service NachtExpress can come to your rescue.
