Düsseldorf-Benrath station

Dusseldorf-Benrath station is an elevated railway facility with two central platforms and four tracks along the Cologne-Duisburg line. The infrastructure allows regional trains to call multiple times daily, serving travelers moving between different parts of the region.

The station began operations on December 15, 1845, as part of the expanding railway networks in the Rhineland. The current building dates to 1932 and was built to better handle rising passenger numbers.

The station earned heritage monument status in 1998 for its technical and architectural qualities. This recognition reflects how such places matter to understanding regional railway history.

Regional-Express lines RE 1 and RE 5 serve the station hourly, while the S6 line operates every 20 minutes. Buses run regularly from here, connecting to other nearby areas.

The station records between 25,000 and 30,000 entries and exits daily, making it the second busiest in Dusseldorf. Only the city's main railway station sees more traffic.

Location: Benrath

Official opening: December 15, 1845

Part of: Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn

Address: Heubesstr. 23

Website: https://bahnhof.de/bahnhof-de/Duesseldorf-Benrath.html

GPS coordinates: 51.16225,6.87839

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:03