- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands’ national museum, famous for Dutch Golden Age masterpieces including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 42 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
166 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Duisburg to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Duisburg to Amsterdam will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 6 buses that leave Duisburg for Amsterdam on Wed, Jun 17, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct buses cover the 166 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest buses will take 3 h 5 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.
(Prague -> Amsterdam)
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Duisburg to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. 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 $16, and a flight costs an average of $201.
Distance: 103 miles (166 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price | $465 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Duisburg to Amsterdam:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duisburg to Amsterdam costing on average $67 (€55).
A bus is $440 (€357) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Duisburg to Amsterdam costing on average $465 (€377).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 20m.
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€20) compared to roughly $46 (€37) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21 (€17). The journey takes 3h 29m versus 2h 35m 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, Union Ivkoni International.
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 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
The table below shows live departures for Duisburg to Amsterdam buses for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz | 3h05 | 2:20 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 PM Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz | 2h50 | 8:10 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:55 PM Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz | 2h35 | 9:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 17 | |||||
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz | 2h30 | 10:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz | 2h30 | 10:30 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Amsterdam) | 9:00 AM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 4h30 | 1:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Duisburg to Amsterdam run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:00, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 103 miles (166 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 103 miles (166 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 4:00 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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