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ESS Essen Mulheim Airport

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Essen Mulheim Airport (ESS) serves Düsseldorf, about 25 km northeast of Düsseldorf. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAESS
ICAOEDLE
ServesDüsseldorf
From centre23 km
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Elevation129 m

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Airport to city

Getting from Essen Mulheim Airport to Düsseldorf

The airport is about 25 km northeast of Düsseldorf, about 48 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal.

Taxi & apps: Metered taxis, regulated tariff. Uber operates only through licensed taxi firms; Bolt and FreeNow are active in big cities. Estimated fare to the centre: €44–€70.

Tipping: 5–10% or round to the nearest euro.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~34 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~48 min€44–€70
Private transfer~48 minfixed upfront
Car rental~48 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From ESS to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Cologne52 km73 min€96–€153
Beilstein145 km152 min€262–€416
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Which way suits you from Essen Mulheim Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€44–€70 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Essen ahead, no terminal surprises.

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Essen Mulheim Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Essen Mulheim Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Essen shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Essen Mulheim Airport to the centre of Düsseldorf?
Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal. The airport is about 25 km northeast of Düsseldorf, about 48 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Essen Mulheim Airport to Düsseldorf?
Roughly €44–€70 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Essen Mulheim Airport?
Metered taxis, regulated tariff. Uber operates only through licensed taxi firms; Bolt and FreeNow are active in big cities.
What's the cheapest way from Essen Mulheim Airport to Düsseldorf?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal.
Can I get from Essen Mulheim Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Essen Mulheim Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Essen Mulheim Airport's official site.
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