Augsburg to Duisburg train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC,RE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Augsburg to Duisburg

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 17

Cheapest price on Sep 17

$153

Average ticket price on Sep 17

$162

Fastest journey on Sep 17

4 h 21 m

Average journey duration on Sep 17

4 h 25 m

Trains on Sep 17

18

Distance

451 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Augsburg to Duisburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Augsburg to Duisburg will cost around $162 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $153.

Fast trains

On Thu, Sep 17, we found 18 trains from Augsburg to Duisburg, including 2 direct services.

On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 451 km distance in an average of 4 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 21 m .

On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 4 h 28 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.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 612 · IC 2047 · ICE 200
    8:01 AM5h44
    Augsburg Hbf
    1:45 PMDuisburg Hbf
    $1531One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1010 · ICE 926
    8:48 AM5h57
    Augsburg Hbf
    2:45 PMDuisburg Hbf
    $1531One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 918 · ICE 228
    10:48 AM5h58
    Augsburg Hbf
    4:46 PMDuisburg Hbf
    $1531One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 610 · IC 2045 · ICE 108
    10:01 AM5h44
    Augsburg Hbf
    3:45 PMDuisburg Hbf
    $1531One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 518 · ICE 2012 · ICE 106
    12:01 PM5h44
    Augsburg Hbf
    5:45 PMDuisburg Hbf
    $1531One-way
    2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Augsburg to Duisburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Augsburg to Duisburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $70 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $70, while a flight costs an average of $485.

Distance: 280 miles (451 km)

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Driving

$143

Average price

$70

Average price

Cheapest

$485

Average price

$101

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 28m

Average total duration

4h 58m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

10h 3m

Average total duration

9h 33m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 50m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 50m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

5h 27m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.5 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

1.4 - 2.7kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Augsburg to Duisburg is a bus with an average price of $70.

This is compared to other travel options from Augsburg to Duisburg:

A bus is $73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Augsburg to Duisburg costing on average $143.

A bus is $415 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Augsburg to Duisburg costing on average $485.

The fastest way to travel from Augsburg to Duisburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 50m.

Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 58m.

Bus takes on average 9h 33m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Augsburg and Duisburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Augsburg to Duisburg among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 29m sooner (4h 58m by train vs 5h 27m by car). Tickets start at around $143 compared to roughly $101 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Augsburg to Duisburg train times

The table below shows live departures for Augsburg to Duisburg trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 612 · IC 2047 · ICE 200
On time
8:01 AM Augsburg Hbf
5h44
1:45 PM Duisburg Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 612 · ICE 1020
On time
8:01 AM Augsburg Hbf
4h42
12:43 PM Duisburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1010
On time
8:48 AM Augsburg Hbf
4h21
1:09 PM Duisburg Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1010 · ICE 926
On time
8:48 AM Augsburg Hbf
5h57
2:45 PM Duisburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 690 · ICE 200
On time
9:17 AM Augsburg Hbf
4h28
1:45 PM Duisburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 610 · ICE 926
On time
10:01 AM Augsburg Hbf
4h44
2:45 PM Duisburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 610 · IC 2045 · ICE 108
On time
10:01 AM Augsburg Hbf
5h44
3:45 PM Duisburg Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 918
On time
10:48 AM Augsburg Hbf
4h21
3:09 PM Duisburg Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 918 · ICE 228
On time
10:48 AM Augsburg Hbf
5h58
4:46 PM Duisburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 598 · ICE 108
On time
11:17 AM Augsburg Hbf
4h28
3:45 PM Duisburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 518 · ICE 228
On time
12:01 PM Augsburg Hbf
4h45
4:46 PM Duisburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 518 · ICE 2012 · ICE 106
On time
12:01 PM Augsburg Hbf
5h44
5:45 PM Duisburg Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 596 · ICE 710 · ICE 28
On time
1:17 PM Augsburg Hbf
5h28
6:45 PM Duisburg Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 596 · ICE 106
On time
1:17 PM Augsburg Hbf
4h28
5:45 PM Duisburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 564 · ICE 216 · ICE 12 · 26829
On time
1:35 PM Augsburg Hbf
5h01
6:36 PM Duisburg Hbf
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 564 · ICE 216
On time
1:35 PM Augsburg Hbf
5h04
6:39 PM Duisburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 516 · IC 2041 · ICE 104
On time
2:01 PM Augsburg Hbf
5h44
7:45 PM Duisburg Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 516 · ICE 28
On time
2:01 PM Augsburg Hbf
4h44
6:45 PM Duisburg Hbf
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Augsburg to Duisburg

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Trains from Augsburg to Duisburg run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $68 but you can travel from only $48 by bus.

There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 280 miles (451 km) distance in 4h 21m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $48
Distance
280 miles (451 km)
Average train duration
4h 58m
Cheapest ticket price
$68
Trains per day
5
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
4h 21m
First train
12:09 AM
Last train
11:54 PM
Cheapest Month
Feb
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Best time to book
6 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $48

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Augsburg to Duisburg trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Augsburg and Duisburg from $48. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
4h 21m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
$68
Deutsche Bahn frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone

Complete guide to Duisburg

Things to do in Duisburg

Discover the best of Duisburg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Duisburg trip today.

  • 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.

  • Recommended

Museum der Deutschen Binnenschifffahrt

Compact museum on inland shipping in Ruhrort, with models, engines, and harbor history. Essential for understanding Duisburg’s role as Europe’s inland port.

  • Recommended

Lehmbruck Museum

Regional art museum with works from modernism to contemporary practice. It is known for changing shows and an accessible, central city location.

Euro (€)

Moderate for Germany: hotels often cost less than in Munich or Cologne, while dining and local transit stay fairly manageable for most visitors.

Average meal costs

Budget
€8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
Mid-range
€18-30 per person for a mid-range meal.
Fine dining
€60+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
€2.50-4 for coffee or cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is not usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafes.

FAQs: Trains from Augsburg to Duisburg

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Augsburg to Duisburg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Duisburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Augsburg to Duisburg can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $68, while the average price is around $143.
The train from Augsburg to Duisburg takes 4h 21m and runs 5 per day.
The distance by train from Augsburg to Duisburg is 280 miles (451 km).
The first train from Augsburg to Duisburg leaves at 12:09 AM.
The last train from Augsburg to Duisburg leaves at 11:54 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Augsburg to Duisburg. This service operates 1 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Augsburg to Duisburg.
The train station in Augsburg that goes to Duisburg is Augsburg Hbf, which connects to Duisburg Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Augsburg to Duisburg is by bus, with a cost of around $48.
The train journey from Augsburg to Duisburg offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, including views of the Bavarian countryside, small towns, and parts of the Rhine region, which some travelers may find scenic.
A day trip from Augsburg to Duisburg is not feasible as the journey takes 4h 21m. The distance is 280 miles (451 km) and there are 9 train trips available per day.
Two to three days in Duisburg is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord, the Inner Harbor, and the Duisburg Zoo, while also allowing time to enjoy local dining and culture.
Yes, you can take the train from Augsburg to Duisburg.
Since both Augsburg and Duisburg are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Duisburg include Cologne, Dortmund, Düsseldorf, Utrecht, Arnhem.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Augsburg to Duisburg among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the Eurail Pass and Interrail Pass are valid on most trains in Germany, including Deutsche Bahn regional and long-distance services. Some high-speed trains may require a reservation fee even with a rail pass.
Germany uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially contactless payments, in cities and larger establishments. However, cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. Carrying some cash is recommended for flexibility.
In Duisburg, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas such as train stations and popular tourist spots. It is advisable to stay alert in public transportation and avoid displaying valuables openly. Scams involving fake charity collectors or street vendors offering overpriced goods have been reported. Always use official transportation tickets and avoid unlicensed taxi services to ensure safety.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Augsburg to Duisburg

Most Augsburg to Duisburg trains use the Augsburg Hbf to Duisburg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Augsburg and Duisburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Augsburg
Arrival train stations in Duisburg

Which Augsburg station do trains to Duisburg leave from?

Trains from Augsburg to Duisburg leave from Augsburg Hbf. The station is from Augsburg city centre at Augsburg Hbf, Viktoriastr. 1, 86150 Augsburg.
Augsburg HbfAugsburg Hbf, Viktoriastr. 1, 86150 AugsburgWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Augsburg Hbf from Augsburg city centre

Bus212, 211, 210 · 5m · every ~3 min

Augsburg Hbf train station facilities and services

Augsburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Hoshi Bistro, Goldener Stern, Restaurant Kafanica, Heyzel Coffee

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Augsburg Hbf. ATMs are available at Augsburg Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Augsburg Hbf. Information desks are available at Augsburg Hbf.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Augsburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Augsburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Augsburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Augsburg Hbf.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Ost am Kö, City Boarding House am Kö, Hotel Lochbrunner, Bayerisches Haus am Dom.

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