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Train World
Pioneering museum inside Schaerbeek station showcasing Belgium's railway history with immersive trains and design displays.
Cheapest price
€59
Average price
€74
Fastest journey
2 h 33 m
Average duration
2 h 33 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Duisburg to Schaerbeek is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Duisburg to Schaerbeek will cost around €74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €59.
It's difficult to get from Duisburg to Schaerbeek without transferring at least once.

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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Duisburg to Schaerbeek among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €254.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€82 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest | €286 Average price | €33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Duisburg to Schaerbeek:
A bus is €58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duisburg to Schaerbeek costing on average €82.
A bus is €262 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Duisburg to Schaerbeek costing on average €286.
Other travel options to Schaerbeek take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 58m.
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (2h 22m by train vs 2h 30m by car). Tickets start at around €82 compared to roughly €33 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.
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 Duisburg to Schaerbeek trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:23 AM Duisburg | 3h03 | 9:26 AM Schaerbeek | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:56 AM Duisburg | 3h18 | 11:14 AM Schaerbeek | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:53 AM Duisburg | 2h33 | 11:26 AM Schaerbeek | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:53 AM Duisburg | 2h33 | 1:26 PM Schaerbeek | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:53 PM Duisburg | 2h33 | 3:26 PM Schaerbeek | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:53 PM Duisburg | 2h33 | 5:26 PM Schaerbeek | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:53 PM Duisburg | 2h33 | 7:26 PM Schaerbeek | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:52 PM Duisburg | 2h34 | 9:26 PM Schaerbeek | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:51 PM Duisburg | 2h35 | 11:26 PM Schaerbeek | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Duisburg to Schaerbeek run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €67 but you can travel from only €18 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 22:08. The fastest train covers the 110 miles (178 km) distance in 2h 46m.
Distance 110 miles (178 km) |
Average train duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €67 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 46m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 10:08 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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Pioneering museum inside Schaerbeek station showcasing Belgium's railway history with immersive trains and design displays.
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Local museum preserving Schaerbeek's history, folklore, and daily life through archives, objects, and changing exhibitions.
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Popular park with ponds, lawns, and play areas, excellent for a relaxed walk among locals and families.
Leafy square and surrounding district known for elegant facades, local calm, and easy architectural walks.
Crisp Brussels waffles, often lighter than Liège style, are a classic local sweet from the Brussels region, served plain or with sugar, cream, or fruit.
Moules-frites is a Belgian staple of steamed mussels with fries, commonly served in Brussels brasseries and loved for its simple, hearty local character.
Stoemp is a traditional Brussels mash of potatoes with seasonal vegetables, often served with sausage. It is prized as comforting everyday home cooking.
Refined Belgian restaurant in Schaerbeek known for seasonal cooking, polished service, and an intimate neighborhood atmosphere.
Popular local spot for quality Belgian fries, classic sauces, and quick casual meals loved by residents in Schaerbeek.
Well-known brasserie near Josaphat Park serving Belgian classics, seafood, and good beers in a lively traditional setting.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels and dining are not cheap, but transit is good value and budget eats are easy to find.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants. Round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafes.
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Brussels-North -> Place Eugène Verboekhoven, Schaerbeek
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Duisburg to Schaerbeek 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 Schaerbeek, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Duisburg to Schaerbeek trains use the Duisburg Hbf to Brussels-Nord station pair. Use this guide to compare Duisburg and Schaerbeek train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 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-Hochfeld Süd is 2 km from Duisburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Duisburg-Hochfeld 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: Dadaslar, Cafe Kasbar, Bäckerei Bolten, Ziegenpeter
Wi-Fi is available at Duisburg-Hochfeld Süd. ATMs are available at Duisburg-Hochfeld Süd.
Ticket office support is available at Duisburg-Hochfeld Süd. Information desks are available at Duisburg-Hochfeld Süd.
Luggage storage is available at Duisburg-Hochfeld Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Duisburg-Hochfeld Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Duisburg-Hochfeld Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Duisburg-Hochfeld Süd.
Duisburg-Ruhrort is 3 km from Duisburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Duisburg-Ruhrort 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: Ristorante Belvedere, Pizzeria Bravo, Zollhaus im Freihafen, Adana Döner
Wi-Fi is available at Duisburg-Ruhrort. ATMs are available at Duisburg-Ruhrort.
Ticket office support is available at Duisburg-Ruhrort. Information desks are available at Duisburg-Ruhrort.
Luggage storage is available at Duisburg-Ruhrort. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Duisburg-Ruhrort: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Duisburg-Ruhrort: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Duisburg-Ruhrort.
Nearby hotels include Taverne im Deutschen Haus, LaVigie, Hotel am Freihafen.
Station Brussel-Schaarbeek is 1 km from Schaerbeek city centre. Public transport options include:
Station Brussel-Schaarbeek has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Station Brussel-Schaarbeek.
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