- 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.
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Bonn Airport to Duisburg
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 21
Cheapest price on Sep 21
$30
Average ticket price on Sep 21
$30
Fastest journey on Sep 21
1 h
Average journey duration on Sep 21
1 h
Trains on Sep 21
1
Distance
66 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Duisburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Duisburg will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Fast trains
On Mon, Sep 21, we found 1 trains from Cologne Bonn Airport to Duisburg, including 1 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 21 the direct trains cover the 66 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h .
On Mon, Sep 21 the slowest trains will take 1 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.
6:09 AM1h00Cologne Bonn Airport7:09 AMDuisburg$301One-way0 transfers
- 6:09 AM1h00Cologne Bonn Airport7:09 AMDuisburg$301One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cologne Bonn Airport to Duisburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Bonn Airport to Duisburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, while a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne Bonn Airport to Duisburg is a bus with an average price of $8 (€6).
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne Bonn Airport to Duisburg:
A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Duisburg costing on average $43 (€35).
The fastest way to travel from Cologne Bonn Airport to Duisburg is by train with an average journey time of 57m.
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 41m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cologne Bonn Airport and Duisburg including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Duisburg among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.
Tickets start at around $43 (€35) compared to roughly $13 (€11) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-29.72 (€-24.31). The journey takes 57m versus 54m 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.
Live departures
Cologne Bonn Airport to Duisburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Bonn Airport to Duisburg trains for today, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S19 · ICE 126 | On time 12:23 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h01 | 1:24 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 89723 | 12:48 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h25 | 2:13 PM Duisburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S19 · ICE 724 · ICE 941 | On time 12:53 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h14 | 2:07 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S19 · 28518 | 12:53 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h24 | 2:17 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S19 · S12 · 28518 | 12:56 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h21 | 2:17 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S19 · 26821 | 1:23 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h13 | 2:36 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 89725 · ICE 926 | On time 1:48 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 0h57 | 2:45 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 89725 | 1:48 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h25 | 3:13 PM Duisburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S19 · ICE 722 · ICE 641 | On time 1:53 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h12 | 3:05 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S19 · ICE 918 | On time 1:53 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h16 | 3:09 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S19 · S12 · 28520 | 1:56 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h21 | 3:17 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S19 · ICE 124 | On time 2:23 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h01 | 3:24 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 89727 | 2:48 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h25 | 4:13 PM Duisburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S19 · ICE 720 · ICE 943 | On time 2:53 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h14 | 4:07 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S19 · 28522 | 2:53 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h24 | 4:17 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S19 · S12 · 28522 | 2:56 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h21 | 4:17 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S19 · 26825 | 3:23 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h13 | 4:36 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S19 · S12 · ICE 1520 | 3:26 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h16 | 4:42 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 89729 · ICE 228 | On time 3:48 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 0h58 | 4:46 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 89729 | 3:48 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h25 | 5:13 PM Duisburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S19 · ICE 628 · ICE 643 | On time 3:53 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h12 | 5:05 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S19 · ICE 916 | On time 3:53 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h16 | 5:09 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S19 · S12 · 28524 | 3:56 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h21 | 5:17 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S19 · ICE 122 | On time 4:23 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h01 | 5:24 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 89731 · ICE 2012 | On time 4:48 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h07 | 5:55 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 89731 | 4:48 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h25 | 6:13 PM Duisburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S19 · ICE 626 · ICE 945 | On time 4:53 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h14 | 6:07 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S19 · 28526 | 4:53 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h24 | 6:17 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S19 · S12 · 28526 | 4:56 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h21 | 6:17 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S19 · 26829 | 5:23 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h13 | 6:36 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 89733 | 5:46 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h25 | 7:11 PM Duisburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 89733 · ICE 28 | 5:46 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 0h59 | 6:45 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S19 · ICE 624 · ICE 645 | On time 5:53 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h12 | 7:05 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S19 · 28528 | 5:53 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h24 | 7:17 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S19 · S12 · 28528 | 5:56 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h21 | 7:17 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S19 · ICE 224 | On time 6:23 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h01 | 7:24 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 89735 | 6:48 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h23 | 8:11 PM Duisburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S19 · ICE 622 | On time 6:53 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 0h57 | 7:50 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S19 · S12 · 28530 | 6:56 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h21 | 8:17 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S19 · 26833 | 7:23 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h13 | 8:36 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 89737 | 7:48 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h23 | 9:11 PM Duisburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 89737 · ICE 26 | 7:48 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 0h57 | 8:45 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S19 · ICE 620 | On time 7:53 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 0h58 | 8:51 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S19 · S12 · 28532 | 7:56 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h21 | 9:17 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S19 · ICE 120 | On time 8:23 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h01 | 9:24 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 89739 | 8:48 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h25 | 10:13 PM Duisburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S19 · ICE 528 | On time 8:53 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 0h58 | 9:51 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S19 · S12 · 28534 | 8:56 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h21 | 10:17 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S19 · 26837 | 9:23 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h13 | 10:36 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 89741 · ICE 24 | 9:48 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 0h57 | 10:45 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 89741 | 9:48 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h23 | 11:11 PM Duisburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S19 · ICE 526 | On time 9:53 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 0h56 | 10:49 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 25445 · 26839 | 10:32 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h04 | 11:36 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 89743 | 10:48 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h23 | 12:11 AM Duisburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S19 · ICE 1541 | On time 10:53 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h14 | 12:07 AM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S19 · 26841 | 11:22 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h14 | 12:36 AM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 524 · 26841 | On time 11:27 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h09 | 12:36 AM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 89745 | 11:48 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h23 | 1:11 AM Duisburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 89745 · ICE 22 | 11:48 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1h00 | 12:48 AM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, September 21 | |||||
| 6:09 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 1h00 | 7:09 AM Duisburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Duisburg
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Trains from Cologne Bonn Airport to Duisburg run on average 18 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:48, the last at 06:53. The fastest train covers the 41 miles (66 km) distance in 42m.
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 $5 (€4)
Distance 41 miles (66 km) |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 42m |
First train 6:48 AM |
Last train 6:53 AM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
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 $5 (€4)
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Cologne Bonn Airport to Duisburg trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Cologne Bonn Airport and Duisburg from $5 (€4). 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
42m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
$13 (€11)
Deutsche Bahn frequency
11 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.
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.
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.
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
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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.
- 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.
- Must visit
Tiger & Turtle – Magic Mountain
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.
- Must visit
Innenhafen Duisburg
Revitalized inner harbor district with promenades, architecture, museums, and waterside views. It is one of the city’s best areas for strolling and photography.
- Must visit
Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord
Large landscaped park built around former steelworks. Day and night visits offer industrial scenery, gardens, and unusually atmospheric walking routes.
Duisburger Grünkohl mit Mettwurst
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.
Currywurst mit Pommes
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.
- Gluten-free
Rheinischer Heringsstipp
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.
Hannappel
Refined Michelin-starred dining in Duisburg with modern tasting menus and polished service in an elegant setting.
Webster Brauhaus
Traditional brewery-style restaurant known for hearty German and Rhineland dishes in a relaxed, historic atmosphere at the Innenhafen.
Küppersmühle
Well-known riverside restaurant in Duisburg-Homberg serving regional German classics and seasonal dishes in a warm, established setting.
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.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- €3.60
- Day pass
- €7.60
To the city center
Duisburg Hbf -> Königstraße, Duisburg
- Distance
- 700 m
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Use myVRR or VRR ticket machines to buy tickets before boarding; proof-of-payment inspections are common.
- Contactless card payment is available in many VRR ticket machines and in the myVRR app, but not reliably on board every bus or tram.
FAQs: Trains from Cologne Bonn Airport to Duisburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Bonn Airport 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.
Train ticket prices from Cologne Bonn Airport to Duisburg can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $13 (€11), while the average price is around $43 (€35).
The train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Duisburg takes 42m and runs 18 per day.
The distance by train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Duisburg is 41 miles (66 km).
The first train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Duisburg leaves at 6:48 AM.
The last train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Duisburg leaves at 6:53 AM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Duisburg. This service operates 3 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Cologne Bonn Airport to Duisburg.
The cheapest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Duisburg is by bus, with a cost of around $5 (€4).
The train journey from Cologne Bonn Airport to Duisburg offers a mix of urban and green landscapes, passing through the scenic Rhine River Valley, industrial areas, and charming towns, providing a varied and pleasant visual experience.
Yes, a day trip from Cologne Bonn Airport to Duisburg is feasible. The journey takes 42m and covers 41 miles (66 km), with 12 trains 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 Cologne Bonn Airport to Duisburg.
Since both Cologne Bonn Airport 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 bus as it is the most popular way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport 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 Cologne Bonn Airport to Duisburg
Most Cologne Bonn Airport to Duisburg trains use the Köln Hbf to Duisburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Duisburg-Rahm. Use this guide to compare Cologne Bonn Airport and Duisburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Cologne
Arrival train stations in Duisburg
Duisburg HbfDuisburg Hbf, Portsmouthplatz 1, 47051 Duisburg
City-centre transport
Getting to Duisburg Hbf from Duisburg city centre
BusNe 11, Ne 6, Ne 5, Ne 2, Ne 1, 934 E, 920 E, 933, 928, 926, 923, 921, 920 · 6m · $2 · every ~29 min
Duisburg Hbf train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Bellagio, Restaurant Mediteran, Café Dobbelstein, Da Roberto
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Duisburg Hbf. ATMs are available at Duisburg Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Duisburg Hbf. Information desks are available at Duisburg Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Duisburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Duisburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Duisburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Duisburg Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Ibis, Plaza, Mercure, Hotel Goldener Hahn.
Duisburg-RahmDuisburg-Rahm, Am Rahmer Bach 86, 47269 Duisburg
City-centre transport
Getting to Duisburg-Rahm from Duisburg city centre
Duisburg-Rahm is 9 km from Duisburg city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainS1 · 10m · $2 · every ~6 min
BusS1 · 30m · $6
Duisburg-Rahm train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: MediterrAn im Landgasthaus Chargé, Café Liebelein
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Duisburg-Rahm. ATMs are available at Duisburg-Rahm.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Duisburg-Rahm. Information desks are available at Duisburg-Rahm.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Duisburg-Rahm. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Duisburg-Rahm: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Duisburg-Rahm: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Duisburg-Rahm.
RumelnRumeln, Harweg 1, 47239 Duisburg
City-centre transport
Getting to Rumeln from Duisburg city centre
Rumeln is 7 km from Duisburg city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainRb31 · 9m · every ~4 min
BusRb31 · 26m
Rumeln train station facilities and services
Rumeln 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 and drink
Food options include: Rumelner Grill, Bei Memo
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Rumeln. ATMs are available at Rumeln.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Rumeln. Information desks are available at Rumeln.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Rumeln. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Rumeln: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Rumeln: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rumeln.
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