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Lehmbruck Museum
Major art museum focused on sculpture and modern art, centered on works by Wilhelm Lehmbruck in a notable park setting.
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 58 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
247 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Mannheim to Duisburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mannheim to Duisburg will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 2 buses that leave Mannheim for Duisburg on Wed, Jun 03, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct buses cover the 247 km distance in an average of 4 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest buses will take 5 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Duisburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $114.
Distance: 153 miles (247 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price | $145 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Mannheim to Duisburg:
A bus is $58 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Duisburg costing on average $87 (€70).
A bus is $116 (€93) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Duisburg costing on average $145 (€117).
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 45m.
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
Tickets start at around $29 (€24) compared to roughly $55 (€44) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $26 (€21). The journey takes 4h 13m versus 3h 25m 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 12:55AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 03:39PM | Duration 5h54 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
The table below shows live departures for Mannheim to Duisburg buses for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:45 AM Mannheim | 5h05 | 4:50 PM Duisburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:45 PM Mannheim | 4h50 | 5:35 PM Duisburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Mannheim | 5h50 | 7:20 PM Duisburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Mannheim to Duisburg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 153 miles (247 km) distance in 4h 50m.
Distance 153 miles (247 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 50m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 49 days |
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Large lake district and recreation area ideal for walking, cycling, and escaping the industrial cityscape into nature.
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