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

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Duisburg Hbf

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Oct 27

Cheapest price on Oct 27

$8

Average ticket price on Oct 27

$28

Fastest journey on Oct 27

39 m

Average journey duration on Oct 27

43 m

Trains on Oct 27

27

Distance

56 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Cologne Hbf to Duisburg Hbf will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.

Fast trains

On Tue, Oct 27, we found 27 trains from Cologne Hbf to Duisburg Hbf, including 10 direct services.

On Tue, Oct 27 the direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .

On Tue, Oct 27 the slowest trains will take 45 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.

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    8:14 AM0h44
    Cologne Hbf
    8:58 AMDuisburg Hbf
    $81One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1541
    11:27 PM0h39
    Cologne Hbf
    12:06 AMDuisburg Hbf
    $91One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    4:14 PM0h41
    Cologne Hbf
    4:55 PMDuisburg Hbf
    $91One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1036
    8:11 AM0h44
    Cologne Hbf
    8:55 AMDuisburg Hbf
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1122 · S1
    10:07 AM0h59
    Cologne Hbf
    11:06 AMDuisburg Hbf
    $301One-way
    1 transfer

Journey information

Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Duisburg Hbf

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Trains from Cologne Hbf to Duisburg Hbf run on average 15 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.

There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 23:07. The fastest train covers the 34 miles (56 km) distance in 30m.

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
Distance
34 miles (56 km)
Average train duration
43m
Cheapest ticket price
$6 (€5)
Trains per day
15
Direct trains
13
Fastest train
30m
First train
12:09 AM
Last train
11:07 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Tue
Best time to book
21 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

Frequently asked questions about your Cologne Hbf to Duisburg Hbf trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Cologne Hbf to Duisburg Hbf.

Train ticket prices from Cologne Hbf to Duisburg Hbf can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $6 (€5), while the average price is around $26 (€22).
The train from Cologne Hbf to Duisburg Hbf takes 30m and runs 15 per day.
The first train from Cologne Hbf to Duisburg Hbf leaves at 12:09 AM.
The distance by train from Cologne Hbf to Duisburg Hbf is 34 miles (56 km).
The last train from Cologne Hbf to Duisburg Hbf leaves at 11:07 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Cologne Hbf to Duisburg Hbf. This service operates 13 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.

Live departures

Cologne Hbf to Duisburg Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Duisburg Hbf trains for today, Monday, October 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche Bahn285046:31 AM Cologne Hbf
0h46
7:17 AM Duisburg Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn17403 · 528656:41 AM Cologne Hbf
1h18
7:59 AM Duisburg Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 222 · S16:49 AM Cologne Hbf
1h17
8:06 AM Duisburg Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn285067:31 AM Cologne Hbf
0h45
8:16 AM Duisburg Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn26855+VIAS Rail GmbH200127:33 AM Cologne Hbf
1h07
8:40 AM Duisburg Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1036
On time
8:11 AM Cologne Hbf
0h44
8:55 AM Duisburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain8:14 AM Cologne Hbf
0h44
8:58 AM Duisburg Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn285088:31 AM Cologne Hbf
0h45
9:16 AM Duisburg Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn17407 · 528698:41 AM Cologne Hbf
1h18
9:59 AM Duisburg Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn285109:31 AM Cologne Hbf
0h45
10:16 AM Duisburg Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn17409 · 528719:41 AM Cologne Hbf
1h18
10:59 AM Duisburg Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26813 · S19:49 AM Cologne Hbf
1h17
11:06 AM Duisburg Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1122 · S110:07 AM Cologne Hbf
0h59
11:06 AM Duisburg Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1122 · S110:07 AM Cologne Hbf
1h21
11:28 AM Duisburg Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn22117 · 89408 · 1031810:07 AM Cologne Hbf
1h16
11:23 AM Duisburg Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn17412 · S110:21 AM Cologne Hbf
1h26
11:47 AM Duisburg Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn10911 · ICE 1012+VIAS Rail GmbH2001810:22 AM Cologne Hbf
1h18
11:40 AM Duisburg Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn17411 · 5287310:41 AM Cologne Hbf
1h18
11:59 AM Duisburg Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 128 · S1
On time
10:49 AM Cologne Hbf
1h17
12:06 PM Duisburg Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn2851411:31 AM Cologne Hbf
0h45
12:16 PM Duisburg Hbf0 transfersDirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain12:14 PM Cologne Hbf
0h41
12:55 PM Duisburg Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1032
On time
12:25 PM Cologne Hbf
0h44
1:09 PM Duisburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn2851612:31 PM Cologne Hbf
0h45
1:16 PM Duisburg Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn17415 · 5287712:41 PM Cologne Hbf
1h18
1:59 PM Duisburg Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 126 · S1
On time
12:49 PM Cologne Hbf
1h17
2:06 PM Duisburg Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn285181:31 PM Cologne Hbf
0h45
2:16 PM Duisburg Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn17417 · 528791:41 PM Cologne Hbf
1h18
2:59 PM Duisburg Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26821 · S11:49 PM Cologne Hbf
1h17
3:06 PM Duisburg Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn285202:31 PM Cologne Hbf
0h45
3:16 PM Duisburg Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn17419 · 633612:41 PM Cologne Hbf
1h18
3:59 PM Duisburg Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 124 · S1
On time
2:49 PM Cologne Hbf
1h17
4:06 PM Duisburg Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn285223:31 PM Cologne Hbf
0h45
4:16 PM Duisburg Hbf0 transfersDirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain4:14 PM Cologne Hbf
0h41
4:55 PM Duisburg Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn285244:31 PM Cologne Hbf
0h45
5:16 PM Duisburg Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn17423 · 633654:41 PM Cologne Hbf
1h18
5:59 PM Duisburg Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 122 · S1
On time
4:49 PM Cologne Hbf
1h17
6:06 PM Duisburg Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn285265:31 PM Cologne Hbf
0h45
6:16 PM Duisburg Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn17425 · 633675:41 PM Cologne Hbf
1h18
6:59 PM Duisburg Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26829 · S15:49 PM Cologne Hbf
1h17
7:06 PM Duisburg Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn285286:31 PM Cologne Hbf
0h45
7:16 PM Duisburg Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn17427 · 633696:41 PM Cologne Hbf
1h18
7:59 PM Duisburg Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 224 · S16:49 PM Cologne Hbf
1h17
8:06 PM Duisburg Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn285307:31 PM Cologne Hbf
0h45
8:16 PM Duisburg Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn17429+VIAS Rail GmbH522687:41 PM Cologne Hbf
1h13
8:54 PM Duisburg Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26833 · S17:49 PM Cologne Hbf
1h17
9:06 PM Duisburg Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn285328:31 PM Cologne Hbf
0h45
9:16 PM Duisburg Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 120+VIAS Rail GmbH20038
On time
8:49 PM Cologne Hbf
0h51
9:40 PM Duisburg Hbf		1 transfer

This is the last train of the day.

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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
30m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
$8 (€7)
Deutsche Bahn frequency
13 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
Learn more about Deutsche Bahn

FlixTrain

About
FlixTrain is a German railway company owned by FlixMobility, the parent company of FlixBus. Since 2018, it has connected major German cities such as Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart, Berlin, and Frankfurt, and also operates routes in Sweden, including Stockholm to Gothenburg. All FlixTrain services run on 100% renewable energy. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, toilets, USB ports, power outlets, generous legroom, and free Wi-Fi on most trains. Food and drinks are available, and every ticket guarantees a seat. Passengers can bring luggage free of charge, provided it fits in the racks. Popular German routes include Berlin–Hamburg, Frankfurt–Stuttgart, and Cologne–Hamburg, offering a sustainable and comfortable way to travel
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixTrain Duration
34m
Cheapest FlixTrain Price
$6 (€5)
FlixTrain frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage (max 7kg) and 1 piece of luggage (max 20kg)
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snacks and drinks available for purchase from onboard service
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Cologne Hbf and Duisburg Hbf

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

Yes, there is a night train from Cologne Hbf to Duisburg Hbf.
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.

FAQs: Trains from Cologne Hbf to Duisburg Hbf

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Hbf to Duisburg Hbf 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 Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Yes, you can take the train from Cologne Hbf to Duisburg Hbf.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Cologne Hbf to Duisburg Hbf

Most Cologne Hbf to Duisburg Hbf trains use the Köln Hbf to Duisburg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne Hbf and Duisburg Hbf 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
Köln HbfTrankgasse 11, 50667 Cologne, GermanyWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre

Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainRb26 · 16m · $9 · every ~3 min
BusIvano-Frankivsk · 20m
Subway16 · 46m · $6 · every ~9 min
18, 16 · 51m · $6 · every ~14 min

Köln Hbf train station facilities and services

Köln 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: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

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

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.

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