This information about transportation options in Essen might help your romantic trip go off without a hitch: To get to Essen, book a flight to Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), which is the closest major airport, located 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from the city centre. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn, Berliner Platz U-Bahn and Bismarckplatz U-Bahn. If you want to see more of the area, hop on a train from Essen Central Station, Essen-Kray Süd Station or Zollverein Nord Station.