- 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.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€36
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€106
Fastest journey on Sep 20
5 h 57 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
6 h 1 m
Trains on Sep 20
23
Distance
487 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dresden to Duisburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dresden to Duisburg will cost around €106 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
It's difficult to get from Dresden to Duisburg without transferring at least once.
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RJ 382 · ICE 546
RJ 384 · ICE 640
RJ 178 · ICE 548
RJ 870 · ICE 642
IC 2178 · 21878 · ICE 848Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Duisburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 4m. 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 €42, while a flight costs an average of €451.
Distance: 302 miles (487 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€119 Average price | €451 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest | €84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 46m Average total duration 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 23m Average total duration 8h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg 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 Dresden to Duisburg:
A bus is €78 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Duisburg costing on average €119.
A bus is €409 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Duisburg costing on average €451.
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 16m.
Bus takes on average 8h 53m.
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (6h 16m by train vs 6h 32m by car). Tickets start at around €119 compared to roughly €84 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 FlixTrain.
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.
The table below shows live departures for Dresden to Duisburg trains for tomorrow, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 3:30 AM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 9h31 | 1:01 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:15 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 8h46 | 1:01 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1654 · ICE 612 · ICE 1020 | On time 6:11 AM Dresden Hbf | 6h32 | 12:43 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 870 · ICE 642 | On time 6:53 AM Dresden Hbf | 5h58 | 12:51 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2046 · ICE 942 | On time 7:22 AM Dresden Hbf | 6h27 | 1:49 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S1 · IC 2272 · 21846 · ICE 942 | On time 7:30 AM Dresden Hbf | 6h19 | 1:49 PM Duisburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 8:05 AM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 8h56 | 5:01 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1652 · ICE 610 · ICE 926 | On time 8:11 AM Dresden Hbf | 6h34 | 2:45 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 8:15 AM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 8h46 | 5:01 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 384 · ICE 640 | On time 8:53 AM Dresden Hbf | 5h57 | 2:50 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2048 · ICE 940 | On time 9:22 AM Dresden Hbf | 6h27 | 3:49 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S1 · IC 2270 · 21862 · ICE 940 | On time 9:30 AM Dresden Hbf | 6h19 | 3:49 PM Duisburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1650 · ICE 518 · ICE 228 | On time 10:11 AM Dresden Hbf | 6h35 | 4:46 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 178 · ICE 548 | On time 10:53 AM Dresden Hbf | 5h58 | 4:51 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2440 · ICE 848 | On time 11:22 AM Dresden Hbf | 6h27 | 5:49 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:30 AM Dresden, Bf Neustadt | 9h40 | 9:10 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2178 · 21878 · ICE 848 | On time 11:35 AM Dresden Hbf | 6h14 | 5:49 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1558 · ICE 516 · ICE 28 | On time 12:11 PM Dresden Hbf | 6h34 | 6:45 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 12:15 PM Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) | 8h55 | 9:10 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 382 · ICE 546 | On time 12:53 PM Dresden Hbf | 5h57 | 6:50 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2442 · ICE 846 | On time 1:22 PM Dresden Hbf | 6h27 | 7:49 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Dresden to Duisburg run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €28 but you can travel from only €19 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 302 miles (487 km) distance in 5h 39m.
Distance 302 miles (487 km) |
Average train duration 6h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €28 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 39m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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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 Dresden 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 Dresden to Duisburg trains use the Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Duisburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Duisburg-Meiderich Süd. Use this guide to compare Dresden and Duisburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Dresden Hauptbahnhof is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden Hauptbahnhof 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: Burger King, asiagourmet, dean&david, Hot Dog King, Starbucks, Subway, BABA Döner, Marché, backWERK, Ditsch, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof.
Ticket office support is available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located by Platform 9 in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers close to by the waiting room and the stairs leading to Platforms 3/4. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden Hauptbahnhof: Accessible facilities such as toilets and ramps and additional assistance as needed. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kipping, Pullman Dresden Newa, IntercityHotel Dresden.
Dresden-Neustadt is 1 km from Dresden city centre. Public transport options include:
Dresden-Neustadt 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: ElbUferei, Raskolnikoff, Byblos, Kantine No. 2
Wi-Fi is available at Dresden-Neustadt. ATMs are available at Dresden-Neustadt.
Ticket office support is available at Dresden-Neustadt. Information desks are available at Dresden-Neustadt.
Luggage storage is available at Dresden-Neustadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dresden-Neustadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dresden-Neustadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dresden-Neustadt.
Nearby hotels include Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden, Rothenburger Hof, Mezcalero, Villa Romantika.
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.
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