Duisburg to Regensburg train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Duisburg to Regensburg

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 20

Cheapest price on Sep 20

€76

Average ticket price on Sep 20

€127

Fastest journey on Sep 20

5 h 6 m

Average journey duration on Sep 20

5 h 14 m

Trains on Sep 20

21

Distance

465 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Duisburg to Regensburg will cost around €127 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €76.

Fast trains

On Sun, Sep 20, we found 21 trains from Duisburg to Regensburg, including 1 direct services.

On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 465 km distance in an average of 5 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 6 m .

On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 5 h 19 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.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 27+agilis63069
    9:12 AM6h58
    Duisburg Hbf
    4:10 PMRegensburg Hbf
    761One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn89724 · ICE 725 · 59499
    3:48 PM5h24
    Duisburg Hbf
    9:12 PMRegensburg Hbf
    821One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 848 · ICE 729 · 59495
    5:51 PM5h26
    Duisburg Hbf
    11:17 PMRegensburg Hbf
    821One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 529+agilis63063
    8:06 AM5h06
    Duisburg Hbf
    1:12 PMRegensburg Hbf
    821One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn89710 · ICE 621+agilis63065
    8:48 AM5h22
    Duisburg Hbf
    2:10 PMRegensburg Hbf
    821One-way
    2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Duisburg to Regensburg

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Duisburg to Regensburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €46 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 44m. 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 €46, while a flight costs an average of €398.

Distance: 288 miles (465 km)

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Flight
Bus
Driving

€124

Average price

€398

Average price

€46

Average price

Cheapest

€85

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 36m

Average total duration

6h 6m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 44m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 44m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

9h 45m

Average total duration

9h 15m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

6h 3m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.4 - 2.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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Lufthansa

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Duisburg to Regensburg is a bus with an average price of €46.

This is compared to other travel options from Duisburg to Regensburg:

A bus is €78 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duisburg to Regensburg costing on average €124.

A bus is €352 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Duisburg to Regensburg costing on average €398.

The fastest way to travel from Duisburg to Regensburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 44m.

Other travel options to Regensburg take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 6m.

Bus takes on average 9h 15m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Duisburg and Regensburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Duisburg to Regensburg 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 €124 compared to roughly €85 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-39.00. The journey takes 6h 6m versus 6h 3m 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

Duisburg to Regensburg train times

The table below shows live departures for Duisburg to Regensburg trains for tomorrow, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 529+agilis63063
On time
8:06 AM Duisburg Hbf
5h06
1:12 PM Regensburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 845 · ICE 1185 · 58217 · 59497
On time
8:08 AM Duisburg Hbf
7h04
3:12 PM Regensburg Hbf
3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn89710 · ICE 621+agilis630658:48 AM Duisburg Hbf
5h22
2:10 PM Regensburg Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 27+agilis63069
On time
9:12 AM Duisburg Hbf
6h58
4:10 PM Regensburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 946 · ICE 623 · 59497
On time
9:50 AM Duisburg Hbf
5h22
3:12 PM Regensburg Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 625+agilis63069
On time
11:03 AM Duisburg Hbf
5h07
4:10 PM Regensburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 29+agilis63071
On time
11:11 AM Duisburg Hbf
6h59
6:10 PM Regensburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26815 · 26717 · ICE 589+agilis6307311:38 AM Duisburg Hbf
7h34
7:12 PM Regensburg Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 944 · ICE 627 · 59493
On time
11:50 AM Duisburg Hbf
5h22
5:12 PM Regensburg Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 642 · ICE 629+agilis63071
On time
12:51 PM Duisburg Hbf
5h19
6:10 PM Regensburg Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 229+agilis63075
On time
1:11 PM Duisburg Hbf
6h59
8:10 PM Regensburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26819 · 26721 · ICE 681 · 594991:38 PM Duisburg Hbf
7h34
9:12 PM Regensburg Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn89720 · ICE 721+agilis630731:48 PM Duisburg Hbf
5h24
7:12 PM Regensburg Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 640 · ICE 723+agilis63075
On time
2:51 PM Duisburg Hbf
5h19
8:10 PM Regensburg Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 927
On time
3:09 PM Duisburg Hbf
6h23
9:32 PM Regensburg Hbf
0 transfersDirect

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Deutsche Bahn as well as Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) offer trains services from Duisburg to Regensburg.
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Duisburg to Regensburg

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Trains from Duisburg to Regensburg run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €60 but you can travel from only €34 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 288 miles (465 km) distance in 4h 50m.

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 €34
Distance
288 miles (465 km)
Average train duration
6h 6m
Cheapest ticket price
€60
Trains per day
4
Fastest train
4h 50m
First train
12:25 AM
Last train
11:50 PM
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Fri
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €34

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Duisburg to Regensburg trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Duisburg and Regensburg from €34. 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
4h 50m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
€60
Deutsche Bahn frequency
4 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

Complete guide to Regensburg

Things to do in Regensburg

Discover the best of Regensburg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Regensburg trip today.

  • Must visit

Museum of Bavarian History

Leading city museum on Regensburg’s Roman, medieval, and modern history, housed in a former monastery with major archaeological collections.

  • Recommended

Document Neupfarrplatz

Museum inside the Old Town Hall covering imperial politics, ceremonial rooms, and the famous Reichstag chamber of the Holy Roman Empire.

  • Recommended

Old Town Hall Museum

Underground museum at Neupfarrplatz presenting Roman remains and the layered history of Regensburg’s Jewish quarter and city center.

Euro (€)

Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are mid-priced, transit is reasonable, and Old Town tourist areas cost a bit more than smaller Bavarian towns.

Average meal costs

Budget
€8-12 for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range
€18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
€60+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
€3-4.50 for cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Round up or tip 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Round up small taxi fares and leave small change in cafes. Tell the total amount when paying, not after.

FAQs: Trains from Duisburg to Regensburg

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

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Duisburg to Regensburg can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at €60, while the average price is around €124.
The train from Duisburg to Regensburg takes 4h 50m and runs 4 per day.
The first train from Duisburg to Regensburg leaves at 12:25 AM.
The distance by train from Duisburg to Regensburg is 288 miles (465 km).
The last train from Duisburg to Regensburg leaves at 11:50 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Duisburg to Regensburg. This service operates 0 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Duisburg to Regensburg.
The train station in Duisburg that goes to Regensburg is Duisburg Hbf, which connects to Regensburg Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Duisburg to Regensburg is by bus, with a cost of around €34.
The train journey from Duisburg to Regensburg offers a mix of urban and rural views, passing through picturesque landscapes of the Rhine Valley and Bavarian countryside, making parts of the trip quite scenic.
A day trip from Duisburg to Regensburg is not feasible as the journey takes 4h 50m one way. Trains run 8 times per day covering a distance of 288 miles (465 km).
In Regensburg, you can explore the Regensburg Museum of History to learn about the city's past, enjoy local delicacies at vibrant markets, and take a scenic cruise on the Danube River. Discover the UNESCO-listed Old Town with a guided walking tour, or relax at the Botanical Garden at the University of Regensburg. Must-see sights include the stunning Regensburg Cathedral, the picturesque Stone Bridge, the historic Old Town Hall, the opulent Thurn and Taxis Palace, and the neoclassical Walhalla overlooking the Danube.
For a fulfilling experience in Regensburg, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal to explore its historic old town, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and enjoy its vibrant cultural scene.
Yes, you can take the train from Duisburg to Regensburg.
Since both Duisburg and Regensburg 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 Regensburg include Munich, Nuremberg, Passau, Straubing, Bamberg.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Duisburg to Regensburg 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 Regensburg, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like the Old Town and near major tourist attractions. Common scams include distraction techniques where groups divert attention to steal wallets or phones. It’s advisable to stay vigilant on public transportation and keep valuables secure. Overall, Regensburg is considered safe, but standard precautions against petty theft are recommended.
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 Duisburg to Regensburg

Most Duisburg to Regensburg trains use the Duisburg Hbf to Regensburg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Duisburg and Regensburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Duisburg
Arrival train stations in Regensburg

Which Duisburg station do trains to Regensburg leave from?

Trains from Duisburg to Regensburg leave from Duisburg Hbf. The station is 0 miles (1 km) from Duisburg city centre at Duisburg Hbf, Portsmouthplatz 1, 47051 Duisburg.
Duisburg HbfDuisburg Hbf, Portsmouthplatz 1, 47051 DuisburgWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
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.

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