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Lehmbruck Museum
Major sculpture museum focused on Wilhelm Lehmbruck, with a strong modern and contemporary collection in a notable park-side setting.
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 52 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Duisburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Duisburg will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 3 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main Airport for Duisburg on Mon, Jun 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 199 km distance in an average of 3 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 4 h 15 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Duisburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $112.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price | $135 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Duisburg:
A bus is $52 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Duisburg costing on average $71 (€58).
A bus is $117 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Duisburg costing on average $135 (€111).
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 54m.
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€15) compared to roughly $43 (€35) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25 (€20). The journey takes 3h 45m versus 2h 34m 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 12:25AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Duisburg buses for tomorrow, Monday, June 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:05 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 4h15 | 6:20 PM Duisburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 3h40 | 9:10 PM Duisburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 3h40 | 10:10 PM Duisburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Duisburg run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:55, the last at 18:30. The fastest bus covers the 123 miles (199 km) distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 123 miles (199 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 3:55 AM |
Last bus 6:30 PM |
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