- 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.
Cheapest price on Oct 27
$18
Average ticket price on Oct 27
$28
Fastest journey on Oct 27
3 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Oct 27
3 h 44 m
Buses on Oct 27
13
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main 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 to Duisburg will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
On Tue, Oct 27, we found 13 buses from Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg, including 10 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 27 the direct buses cover the 199 km distance in an average of 3 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
On Tue, Oct 27 the slowest buses will take 4 h 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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FlixBusBuses from Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 but you can travel from only $9 by train.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 123 miles (199 km) distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 123 miles (199 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $92 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg buses for today, Monday, October 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 7:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 4h05 | 11:05 AM Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 4h20 | 5:10 PM Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 4h35 | 7:20 PM Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 4h15 | 7:20 PM Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 4h25 | 9:20 PM Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 4h00 | 11:10 PM Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 3h40 | 11:10 PM Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 5h10 | 5:35 AM Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 5h15 | 6:55 AM Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:10 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 3h45 | 6:55 AM Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 4h43 | 8:58 AM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 3h40 | 7:55 AM Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz | 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 Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg buses use the Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) to Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz station pair, with some services arriving at Duisburg, Mercatorstrasse / Güntherstraße. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Duisburg bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Hausmann's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal, offering various banking services.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
Available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Elevators, ramps, assistance.
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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