Here’s some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Essen more easily: To get to Essen, you can fly into Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), the closest major airport, which is located 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from the city center. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn, Berliner Platz U-Bahn, and Bismarckplatz U-Bahn. If you’d like to explore more of the area, hop aboard a train from Essen Central Station, Essen-Kray Süd Station, or Essen Zollverein North Station.