Duisburg to Essen train
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Train schedule from Duisburg to Essen
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Fastest train times from Duisburg to Essen
Fastest Journey
10 m
Average
11 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
17 km
Of the 7 trains that leave Duisburg for Essen every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Duisburg to Essen
 | Distance | 11 miles (17 km) |
 | Average train duration | 10 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $4 (€4) |
 | Train frequency | 190 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 190 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Thalys or National Express |
Trains from Duisburg to Essen cover the 11 miles (17 km) long journey taking on average 10 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Thalys or National Express. Normally, there are 190 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $3 (€3), but the average price of train tickets is $4 (€4). Travelers depart most frequently from Duisburg Hbf and arrive in Essen Hbf.
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Thalys and National Express from Duisburg to Essen trains
Travel from Duisburg to Essen from $3 (€3) with Omio’s train partners Deutsche Bahn, Thalys and National Express! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Duisburg to Essen train.
Train information from Duisburg to Essen with Deutsche Bahn:
- Average Duration: 11 min
- Deutsche Bahn frequency: 50 a day
Thalys is a French-Belgian high-speed train company that connects the main capital cities. For your next train between Duisburg and Essen with Thalys, you can choose from these different ticket fares: Standard Mini, Standard, Comfort and Premium.
Looking to travel by train between Duisburg and Essen? Omio can help you find that perfect journey with Thalys. Check Omio to see current Thalys train schedules, tickets, travel information and prices for the best deals on the Duisburg to Essen train and book Thalys tickets online quickly and easily. When taking a train from Duisburg to Essen, you can expect to travel 11 miles (17 km) one-way with Thalys. If you search for trains from Duisburg to Essen in the Omio app, you can check if the Thalys ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when traveling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the train station. Whether you’re looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest train with Thalys, we do the work for you to get you safely to Essen from Duisburg. Book that perfect Duisburg to Essen train now with Omio and enjoy a smooth and comfortable journey with Thalys!
Thalys from Duisburg to Essen train information:
- Average Duration: 12 min
- Thalys frequency: 3 a day
National Express is the leading train company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 trains a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express trains are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most trains are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Duisburg - Essen train: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.
Duisburg to Essen train information with National Express:
- Average Duration: 12 min
- National Express frequency: 49 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Duisburg to Essen
There are a few train stations in Duisburg to start your route from including Duisburg Hbf, Duisburg-Buchholz and Duisburg-Meiderich Süd. In Essen you have a few train station options to choose from for your arrival including Essen Hbf, Essen-Eiberg and Essen-Altenessen.
Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Duisburg Hbf and arrive in Essen Hbf.
Passengers board their train most frequently from Duisburg Hbf and travel around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) from the city center to this train station.
Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Essen Hbf and need to travel approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) from the train station to the city center in Essen.
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