Tickets can be obtained on the tram itself (coins only). One-way fare: € 1,60 short distance fare, maximum three stops (Kurzstrecke).
From Düsseldorf Hbf (main station) take the underground line U75 (in the basement of the main station) in the direction of “Eller - Vennhauser Allee. ” Disembark at the second stop “Kettwiger Straße.” Take the stairs up to the right hand side exit signposted Kettwiger Straße and when arriving on Kettwiger Straße, turn right. Continue (right) onto Erkrather Straße. You can reach the Schwanenhöfe in less than five minutes. The WHU sign ahead of you (on the Schwanenhöfe signpost) will help you for further directions. Detailed information on public transportation timetables can be obtained online (also in English): www.rheinbahn.de or www.vrr.de.
Detailed information on timetables for German Rail can be obtained online (also in English): www.bahn.de.