Düsseldorf, one of Germany's most important economic and transport centers, is preparing for the future of urban transport. Under the project name "DUSconnect," an innovative "trimodal mobility hub" is being built in the immediate vicinity of Düsseldorf Airport, which is intended to improve the connection of air, rail, and road transport. The ambitious project is being realized in cooperation between the City of Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf Airport, and the real estate developer Euref and covers an area of approximately 70.000 square meters. The goal is to create a modern and functional transport infrastructure center that not only optimizes mobility but also offers new urban spaces for offices, hotels, and parking.
The mobility hub will play a central role for commuters and travelers, as well as for businesses and tourists. The project comprises several construction phases and is scheduled for completion by 2035. With an investment of approximately €200 million by Euref AG, the hub will provide a sustainable transport concept for the region.
The concept of DUSconnect
DUSconnect is far more than a simple transfer hub. It is intended to provide a pioneering model for connecting a wide variety of modes of transport and further strengthen Düsseldorf as a transport hub. The focus is on the effective integration of air, rail, and road traffic to enable travelers to transfer easily and quickly. To this end, not only will existing transport infrastructure be improved, but new transport solutions will also be created to meet current and future needs.
The "trimodal mobility hub" will extend directly between the airport, the airport's long-distance train station, and the new "Euref Campus" district. This strategic location is intended to enable travelers to seamlessly transition between different modes of transport. Planned construction measures include a second pedestrian bridge, ensuring better accessibility to the various transport facilities, and a new motorway access to the A44, which will connect the airport even more quickly to the national road network.
Another key element of the project is the expansion of park-and-ride options and the creation of a cycle route that promotes environmentally friendly mobility. The entire area around the long-distance train station will become a central hub for commuters and travelers from the region and beyond.
Office space and hotel offer
In addition to the infrastructure improvements, new commercial space will also be created as part of DUSconnect. Modern office space will be created on an area of 30.000 square meters, which should be of particular interest to companies in the aviation, transport, and technology sectors. This office space will not only provide better connections to the transport infrastructure but will also contribute to further revitalizing Düsseldorf as a business location.
A three-star hotel with up to 200 rooms will also be built as part of the project, playing an important role for business travelers and tourists who use the airport as a base for their travels. The combination of hotel accommodations and office space ensures that the new transport hub can continue to serve as a sustainable location for companies and their employees in the long term.
Lars Redeligx, Managing Director of Düsseldorf Airport, sees DUSconnect as a pioneering role for the future of mobility. "With DUSconnect, we are creating new, attractive transfer options, and Düsseldorf Airport is becoming a pioneer in trimodality," explains Redeligx. This vision of an integrated mobility center that combines the strengths of air, rail, and road transport could become a model for other German and European airports.
The expansion of infrastructure and future developments
Construction work on the mobility hub is scheduled to be completed in three phases by 2035. The first phase will focus on optimizing the airport's infrastructure connection to the long-distance rail system and road infrastructure. The expansion of parking facilities, the new pedestrian bridge, and the new motorway access will be a particular focus during this phase.
In subsequent construction phases, the "Euref Campus" will be further developed, including the hotel and office space. This long-term planning allows for the project to be implemented step by step, with each phase tailored to the needs of the region and the future of transportation.
Düsseldorf Airport also plans to create a sustainable energy supply area. Plans include a hydrogen filling station and a new tank farm with a rail connection. These infrastructure expansions are intended to prepare the airport for the upcoming challenges of energy supply and lay the foundation for future developments in the field of alternative fuels.
As the project developer, Euref AG sees this project as a further milestone in the development of modern transport infrastructure. With a total investment of approximately €200 million, the project will make a significant contribution to the further development of Düsseldorf Airport and its surroundings.
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