- Must visit
Lehmbruck Museum
Major sculpture museum focused on Wilhelm Lehmbruck, with a strong modern and contemporary collection in a notable park-side setting.
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$8
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne to Duisburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Duisburg will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 6 buses that leave Cologne for Duisburg on Sun, Jun 21, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 57 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 1 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Duisburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Duisburg:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Duisburg costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 11m.
Tickets start at around $8 (€7) compared to roughly $12 (€10) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€3). The journey takes 1h 11m versus 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Duisburg buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 4:05 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1h30 | 5:35 AM Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:55 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1h45 | 8:40 AM Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1h40 | 11:05 AM Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1h55 | 5:10 PM Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1h55 | 6:50 PM Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1h50 | 7:20 PM Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1h30 | 9:20 PM Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1h30 | 11:10 PM Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Cologne to Duisburg run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by train.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 35 miles (57 km) distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 35 miles (57 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
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Discover the best of Duisburg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Duisburg trip today.
Major sculpture museum focused on Wilhelm Lehmbruck, with a strong modern and contemporary collection in a notable park-side setting.
Leading contemporary art museum in a converted harbor mill at Innenhafen, known for large-scale exhibitions and striking industrial architecture.
City history museum covering Duisburg from Roman times to the modern era, including archaeology and cultural history displays.
Revitalized inner harbor district with waterside promenades, modern architecture, museums, and one of the city's best urban walks.
Large lake and recreation area ideal for walking, cycling, and nature escapes, popular with locals for outdoor time.
Historic square in the city center near major civic and religious landmarks, useful as a starting point for old-town exploration.
Sliced bratwurst with spiced curry ketchup and fries, a classic Ruhrgebiet fast-food staple popular across Duisburg.
A traditional Westphalian beef stew seasoned with pepper and onions, reflecting hearty regional cooking found in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Marinated pot roast, often served with gravy, red cabbage, and dumplings; one of the best-known Rhineland dishes eaten in the wider region.
Long-running casual favorite for Thai food, valued for reliable dishes, generous portions, and informal atmosphere.
Upscale restaurant in the Innenhafen known for modern European cuisine, polished service, and a stylish harbor setting.
Established brewery restaurant serving hearty German dishes and house-brewed beer in a lively, rustic setting.
Generally moderate by German standards. Supermarkets and casual dining are affordable, while hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares. Small tips are appreciated in cafes; not expected for counter service.
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