Arrival options

The Ruhr area is easily accessible by land, rail and air. The region is connected to the most important cities in Germany and Europe.

The Dusseldorf Airport is the largest airport in the region and is centrally located between the cities of the Ruhr area. It offers daily scheduled flights to national and international destinations. There are also further options for travelers with the airports in Dortmund and Weeze.

The Ruhr area has an excellent railway networkImportant train stations such as Essen Hauptbahnhof, Dortmund Hauptbahnhof and Duisburg Hauptbahnhof are central hubs in German long-distance transport. High-speed trains (ICE, Thalys) connect the region with cities such as Berlin, Munich, Paris and Amsterdam. Regional and local transport ensure fast connections within the metropolitan region.

The Ruhr area is also very well connected with the Cars Several motorways such as the A40 (“Ruhrschnellweg”), A42, A2 and A3 cross the region and connect it with other important cities such as Cologne, Frankfurt or Hamburg.

Whether by plane, train or car – the Ruhr area is optimally connected!