The location ist easy to reach by public transportation via Dammtor railway station, including very frequent bus services as well as local and long distance train lines. The station Dammtor is accessible not only by regional public transportation but also by high-speed trains connecting Hamburg with all major cities in Germany. Nearby, the U-bahn (underground railway) station Stephansplatz provides additional connections to the rest of the city, its suburbs and the airport. The U-bahn is only five minutes walking distance from the main buildings of the university.