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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
$99
Average price
$157
Fastest journey
12 h 29 m
Average duration
13 h 45 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
987 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Duisburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Duisburg will cost around $157 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $99.
Of the 6 trains that leave Budapest for Duisburg on Fri, Aug 07, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 07 the direct trains cover the 987 km distance in an average of 13 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 h 29 m .
On Fri, Aug 07 the slowest trains will take 14 h 31 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 Budapest to Duisburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, and a flight costs an average of $68.
Distance: 613 miles (987 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$131 Average price | $88 Average price Cheapest | $218 Average price | $259 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 27m Average total duration 12h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 16m Average total duration 20h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 3.0 - 5.9kg 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 Budapest to Duisburg:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Duisburg costing on average $131 (€107).
A bus is $130 (€106) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Duisburg costing on average $218 (€177).
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 57m.
Bus takes on average 20h 46m.
Tickets start at around $131 (€107) compared to roughly $259 (€211) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $128 (€104). The journey takes 12h 57m versus 12h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Duisburg trains for tomorrow, Friday, August 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:40 AM Budapest | 14h31 | 8:11 PM Duisburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:40 AM Budapest | 12h29 | 7:09 PM Duisburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:40 AM Budapest | 14h05 | 9:45 PM Duisburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 AM Budapest | 13h16 | 9:56 PM Duisburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 AM Budapest | 14h23 | 12:03 AM Duisburg | 0 transfersDirect |
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Trains from Budapest to Duisburg run on average 14 times per day, taking around 12h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:23, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 613 miles (987 km) distance in 12h 9m.
Distance 613 miles (987 km) |
Average train duration 12h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 12h 9m |
First train 1:23 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Duisburg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Duisburg trip today.
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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Duisburg Hbf -> Königstraße, Duisburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest 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.

Most Budapest to Duisburg trains use the Budapest Keleti to Duisburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Duisburg-Meiderich Süd. Use this guide to compare Budapest and Duisburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Budapest Keleti is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest Keleti has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Rosenstein Restaurant, Huszar Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest Keleti. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Budapest Keleti. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Budapest Keleti: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Budapest Keleti: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest Keleti: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Hungaria City Center, Baross City Hotel, Royal Park Boutique Hotel.
Budapest-Déli is 1 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Déli has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Déli Terasz Söröző, Ibrahim török büfé, Vagon Etterem, Fornetti, Trio pizza, Turkish Döner KEBAB, Déli Mosoly, Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi, Club D One, Lokomotív Falatozó
ATMs are aTM machines are located on the ground floor inside the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35. Information desks are located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
Luggage storage is located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
Available at Budapest-Déli: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Budapest-Déli: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Déli: There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
Nearby hotels include Mercure Budapest Castle Hill, Christina Residence Budapest, ibis Budapest Castle Hill.
Budapest-Kelenföld is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Kelenföld has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Etele Plaza, KFC Etele Plaza
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Griff, Hotel Ventura, Hotel Berlin.
Duisburg 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 options include: Bellagio, Restaurant Mediteran, Café Dobbelstein, Da Roberto
Wi-Fi is available at Duisburg Hbf. ATMs are available at Duisburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Duisburg Hbf. Information desks are available at Duisburg Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Duisburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Duisburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Duisburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Duisburg Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Ibis, Plaza, Mercure, Hotel Goldener Hahn.
Duisburg-Meiderich Süd is 4 km from Duisburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Duisburg-Meiderich Süd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Pizzaria Bei Mario, Mahlzeit Grill, Pizzeria La Rocca, Rustica International
Wi-Fi is available at Duisburg-Meiderich Süd. ATMs are available at Duisburg-Meiderich Süd.
Ticket office support is available at Duisburg-Meiderich Süd. Information desks are available at Duisburg-Meiderich Süd.
Luggage storage is available at Duisburg-Meiderich Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Duisburg-Meiderich Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Duisburg-Meiderich Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Duisburg-Meiderich Süd.
Duisburg-Rahm is 9 km from Duisburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Duisburg-Rahm has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: MediterrAn im Landgasthaus Chargé, Café Liebelein
Wi-Fi is available at Duisburg-Rahm. ATMs are available at Duisburg-Rahm.
Ticket office support is available at Duisburg-Rahm. Information desks are available at Duisburg-Rahm.
Luggage storage is available at Duisburg-Rahm. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Duisburg-Rahm: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Duisburg-Rahm: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Duisburg-Rahm.
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