- Must visit
MKM Museum Küppersmühle für Moderne Kunst
Major museum for modern and contemporary art in a converted mill. The industrial setting and strong exhibitions make it one of Duisburg’s top cultural stops.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dortmund to Duisburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund to Duisburg will cost around $3 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 5 buses from Dortmund to Duisburg, including 5 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct buses cover the 49 km distance in an average of 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest buses will take 40 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.

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Buses from Dortmund to Duisburg run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:45, the last at 18:10. The fastest bus covers the 30 miles (49 km) distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 30 miles (49 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 3:45 AM |
Last bus 6:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Dortmund to Duisburg.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
The table below shows live departures for Dortmund to Duisburg buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:00 AM Dortmund | 0h20 | 8:20 AM Duisburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:50 PM Dortmund | 0h30 | 4:20 PM Duisburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:10 PM Dortmund | 0h20 | 4:30 PM Duisburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:50 PM Dortmund | 0h40 | 8:30 PM Duisburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 PM Dortmund | 0h30 | 12:00 AM Duisburg | 0 transfersDirect |
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Major museum for modern and contemporary art in a converted mill. The industrial setting and strong exhibitions make it one of Duisburg’s top cultural stops.
Compact museum on inland shipping in Ruhrort, with models, engines, and harbor history. Essential for understanding Duisburg’s role as Europe’s inland port.
Regional art museum with works from modernism to contemporary practice. It is known for changing shows and an accessible, central city location.
Iconic walk-through sculpture on a hill above former slag heaps. The looping staircase and wide views make it one of Duisburg’s most photographed spots.
Revitalized inner harbor district with promenades, architecture, museums, and waterside views. It is one of the city’s best areas for strolling and photography.
Large landscaped park built around former steelworks. Day and night visits offer industrial scenery, gardens, and unusually atmospheric walking routes.
A hearty potato stew from the Lower Rhine, often with vegetables and sausage. It is a classic comfort dish long associated with home cooking in the region.
Curried sausage with sauce and fries is a Ruhrgebiet staple. In Duisburg it is a classic quick meal tied to the area's everyday working-class food culture.
Pickled herring in a sweet-sour marinade with onion and beetroot. Common across northern Germany and the Lower Rhine, it reflects the region's historic fish trade.
Refined Michelin-starred dining in Duisburg with modern tasting menus and polished service in an elegant setting.
Traditional brewery-style restaurant known for hearty German and Rhineland dishes in a relaxed, historic atmosphere at the Innenhafen.
Well-known riverside restaurant in Duisburg-Homberg serving regional German classics and seasonal dishes in a warm, established setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels often cost less than in Munich or Cologne, while dining and local transit stay fairly manageable for most visitors.
Service is not usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafes.
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Most Dortmund to Duisburg buses use the Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf to Duisburg, Mercatorstrasse / Güntherstraße station pair, with some services arriving at Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz. Use this guide to compare Dortmund and Duisburg bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Express (in the station), Bistro Central (0.2 km), Restaurant Heimatliebe (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance of the station.
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
Available at Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf: Elevators, ramps.
Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz. ATMs are aTM located within the station premises.
Ticket office support is available at Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz.
Available at Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz: Station equipped with ramps for wheelchair access.
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