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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.
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 $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
It's difficult to get from Budapest to Duisburg without transferring at least once.
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Trains from Budapest to Duisburg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 12h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $48 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 10h 51m.
Distance 613 miles (987 km) |
Average train duration 12h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 10h 51m |
First train 1:23 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 63 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Budapest to Duisburg.
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Duisburg trains for today, Sunday, November 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:40 AM Budapest | 12h29 | 8:09 PM Duisburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Budapest | 15h25 | 11:55 PM Duisburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 AM Budapest | 12h09 | 8:49 PM Duisburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:40 AM Budapest | 12h16 | 10:56 PM Duisburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:40 PM Budapest | 15h05 | 5:45 AM Duisburg | 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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Duisburg Hbf -> Königstraße, Duisburg
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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-Rahm. 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.
Ferihegy is 15 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Ferihegy has practical services for this route, including Dining, Accessibility, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Ferihegy.
Available at Ferihegy: WC.
Available at Ferihegy: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ferihegy.
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-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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