Train after arriving in DUS
Jan 18, 2015 | 6:14 am
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Train after arriving in DUS
Hi,
I will arrive on Airberlin on a Saturday morning (6:55am) in DUS. My choices are renting a car (2h drive) or taking the train (at least for the first leg of the trip).
The question now is how much time should I calculate between my arrival and train departure (don't want to miss it or sit around). If I book the train now there are some really good deals out there.
I will be coming from the US / german passport / business / carry on only.
Thanks for any advice
I will arrive on Airberlin on a Saturday morning (6:55am) in DUS. My choices are renting a car (2h drive) or taking the train (at least for the first leg of the trip).
The question now is how much time should I calculate between my arrival and train departure (don't want to miss it or sit around). If I book the train now there are some really good deals out there.
I will be coming from the US / german passport / business / carry on only.
Thanks for any advice
Jan 18, 2015 | 9:20 am
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Generally Id recommend at least 45 mins in a case like yours (carry on only and no visa issue due to german passport) because it depends which station your train will leave from.
DUS has two separate train stations - one with S-Bahn/local trains only inside the terminal and one at the other end of the airport to be reached by the people mover (or a bus at certain daytimes).
Btw. be aware that the people mover/bus is not free but requires the purchase of a ticket.
If you tell us where you want to go/which train youre planning to take/from which train station youre leaving ...
Otherwise its not possible to give a qualified answer.
DUS has two separate train stations - one with S-Bahn/local trains only inside the terminal and one at the other end of the airport to be reached by the people mover (or a bus at certain daytimes).
Btw. be aware that the people mover/bus is not free but requires the purchase of a ticket.
If you tell us where you want to go/which train youre planning to take/from which train station youre leaving ...
Otherwise its not possible to give a qualified answer.
Jan 18, 2015 | 9:52 am
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But a DB-ticket purchased online with DUS as starting point is presumably OK?
Jan 18, 2015 | 10:22 am
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Train after arriving in DUS
Hi,
I plan to either travel to Minden ( shorter) or Hannover (probably better connection) and rental car from there
I plan to either travel to Minden ( shorter) or Hannover (probably better connection) and rental car from there
Jan 18, 2015 | 10:27 am
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I would leave at least a 1,5 hrs gap in case your flight is delayed, but maybe even two hrs. I have flown both to DUS and FRA tens of times to catch a longhaul train mostly to Berlin so this is based on both experience and respect of Murphy's law.
Jan 18, 2015 | 1:46 pm
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Train after arriving in DUS
The point is:
Minden > no premium/airport 20% charge
Both > instead of driving 2:30 minutes on the autobahn etc after arriving from the US I drive 30 minutes country roads ( which I know well)
Minden > no premium/airport 20% charge
Both > instead of driving 2:30 minutes on the autobahn etc after arriving from the US I drive 30 minutes country roads ( which I know well)
Jan 19, 2015 | 10:11 am
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Normally 45, even 30 minutes should be fine if leaving from DUS airport train station. Depends a little bit on travelling class (always fly premium on long haul so don`t know how long you need if you aren`t at the beginning of the line. If you calculate a delay the 1,5 - 2 hours are realistic. But I guess you will stay around.
Jan 19, 2015 | 11:31 am
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A RE to Minden departs *:08 and an ICE to Hannover at 8:00 (both every hour).
As both take the same time to the destination and I have 0 connections it looks as if Minden is the winner (cheaper ticket / and the cheaper ticket is not linked to one specific train as the ICE one would be)
As both take the same time to the destination and I have 0 connections it looks as if Minden is the winner (cheaper ticket / and the cheaper ticket is not linked to one specific train as the ICE one would be)
Jan 19, 2015 | 11:37 am
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If you want to avoid the surcharge for rental cars at DUS and you are not limited to a certain company, Sixt has an outlet at the neabry Maritim Hotels which does not charge the airport fee. Hertz has an outlet close to the Dsseldorf main station without surcharge.
Just a suggestion ... Of course I understand, that you do not want to drive after a longhaul flight.
Just a suggestion ... Of course I understand, that you do not want to drive after a longhaul flight.
Jan 19, 2015 | 12:19 pm
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Thanks for the suggestion.
I prefer Sixt as I always got nice cars .... I looked into the Maritim hotel but unfortunately the open at 8am (arrival 6:55am) and I really don't want to wait around if not needed (unless it would be more convenient than the Airport station (i.e. for cases when you get the keys > walk a mile > discover a damage > walk back a mile ......).
Maybe I reconsider as 8am is the train departure time too.
I prefer Sixt as I always got nice cars .... I looked into the Maritim hotel but unfortunately the open at 8am (arrival 6:55am) and I really don't want to wait around if not needed (unless it would be more convenient than the Airport station (i.e. for cases when you get the keys > walk a mile > discover a damage > walk back a mile ......).
Maybe I reconsider as 8am is the train departure time too.
Jan 20, 2015 | 8:17 pm
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Thanks for the suggestion.
I prefer Sixt as I always got nice cars .... I looked into the Maritim hotel but unfortunately the open at 8am (arrival 6:55am) and I really don't want to wait around if not needed (unless it would be more convenient than the Airport station (i.e. for cases when you get the keys > walk a mile > discover a damage > walk back a mile ......).
Maybe I reconsider as 8am is the train departure time too.
I prefer Sixt as I always got nice cars .... I looked into the Maritim hotel but unfortunately the open at 8am (arrival 6:55am) and I really don't want to wait around if not needed (unless it would be more convenient than the Airport station (i.e. for cases when you get the keys > walk a mile > discover a damage > walk back a mile ......).
Maybe I reconsider as 8am is the train departure time too.
Jan 21, 2015 | 4:09 am
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Train after arriving in DUS
Thanks I thought of that. For the RE train the ticket would not be linked to one train/departure but I can take any train.
Maritim is my new favorite
Maritim is my new favorite
Jan 21, 2015 | 4:23 am
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Thanks for the suggestion.
I prefer Sixt as I always got nice cars .... I looked into the Maritim hotel but unfortunately the open at 8am (arrival 6:55am) and I really don't want to wait around if not needed (unless it would be more convenient than the Airport station (i.e. for cases when you get the keys > walk a mile > discover a damage > walk back a mile ......).
Maybe I reconsider as 8am is the train departure time too.
I prefer Sixt as I always got nice cars .... I looked into the Maritim hotel but unfortunately the open at 8am (arrival 6:55am) and I really don't want to wait around if not needed (unless it would be more convenient than the Airport station (i.e. for cases when you get the keys > walk a mile > discover a damage > walk back a mile ......).
Maybe I reconsider as 8am is the train departure time too.
The Sixt Outlet in the Maritim is basically at the other end of the terminal (read concourse c) and the Maritim is connected with the hotel by covered walkway. The parking is underneath the hotel.
For what it's worth. There are a McDonalds and some other food outlets in the basement of the terminal next to arrivals and a Starbucks and other outels in the departure hall, if you need a place to wait for either train or rental car.
Jan 21, 2015 | 5:43 am
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Unless you hold Diamond Status with Sixt (or rent a Premium Car like S-Class), when they have the car on the VIP parking next to the exit, you have to walk to the airport parking garage. There is an office, where you can report the damage.
The Sixt Outlet in the Maritim is basically at the other end of the terminal (read concourse c) and the Maritim is connected with the hotel by covered walkway. The parking is underneath the hotel.
For what it's worth. There are a McDonalds and some other food outlets in the basement of the terminal next to arrivals and a Starbucks and other outels in the departure hall, if you need a place to wait for either train or rental car.
The Sixt Outlet in the Maritim is basically at the other end of the terminal (read concourse c) and the Maritim is connected with the hotel by covered walkway. The parking is underneath the hotel.
For what it's worth. There are a McDonalds and some other food outlets in the basement of the terminal next to arrivals and a Starbucks and other outels in the departure hall, if you need a place to wait for either train or rental car.
(Can't stomach Starbucks at least here in the US the coffee is way too strong)