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Städtische Galerie im Park
Main local history museum of Viersen, presenting the city’s cultural development, everyday life, and regional identity in a manageable setting.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
26 m
Average duration
26 m
Trains per day
22
Distance
32 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Duisburg to Viersen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Duisburg to Viersen will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 22 trains that leave Duisburg for Viersen on Mon, Aug 17, 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 17 the direct trains cover the 32 km distance in an average of 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 26 m .
On Mon, Aug 17 the slowest trains will take 26 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.


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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Duisburg to Viersen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 19 miles (32 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Duisburg to Viersen:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duisburg to Viersen costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Viersen take longer:
Bus takes on average 31m.
You'll arrive about 20m sooner (24m by train vs 44m by car). Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $8 (€6) 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 Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
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 Viersen trains for today, Sunday, August 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:35 AM Duisburg | 0h37 | 10:12 AM Viersen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:01 AM Duisburg | 0h29 | 10:30 AM Viersen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:35 AM Duisburg | 0h37 | 11:12 AM Viersen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:01 AM Duisburg | 0h26 | 11:27 AM Viersen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:35 AM Duisburg | 0h37 | 12:12 PM Viersen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:01 PM Duisburg | 0h26 | 12:27 PM Viersen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:35 PM Duisburg | 0h37 | 1:12 PM Viersen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:01 PM Duisburg | 0h26 | 1:27 PM Viersen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:35 PM Duisburg | 0h37 | 2:12 PM Viersen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:01 PM Duisburg | 0h26 | 2:27 PM Viersen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:35 PM Duisburg | 0h37 | 3:12 PM Viersen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:01 PM Duisburg | 0h26 | 3:27 PM Viersen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:35 PM Duisburg | 0h37 | 4:12 PM Viersen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:01 PM Duisburg | 0h26 | 4:27 PM Viersen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:35 PM Duisburg | 0h37 | 5:12 PM Viersen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:01 PM Duisburg | 0h27 | 5:28 PM Viersen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:35 PM Duisburg | 0h37 | 6:12 PM Viersen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:01 PM Duisburg | 0h26 | 6:27 PM Viersen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:35 PM Duisburg | 0h37 | 7:12 PM Viersen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:01 PM Duisburg | 0h26 | 7:27 PM Viersen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:35 PM Duisburg | 0h37 | 8:12 PM Viersen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:01 PM Duisburg | 0h26 | 8:27 PM Viersen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:35 PM Duisburg | 0h37 | 9:12 PM Viersen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:01 PM Duisburg | 0h26 | 9:27 PM Viersen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:35 PM Duisburg | 0h37 | 10:12 PM Viersen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:01 PM Duisburg | 0h26 | 10:27 PM Viersen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:35 PM Duisburg | 0h37 | 11:12 PM Viersen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:01 PM Duisburg | 0h27 | 11:28 PM Viersen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:35 PM Duisburg | 0h37 | 12:12 AM Viersen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, August 17 | |||||
![]() | 12:35 AM Duisburg | 0h37 | 1:12 AM Viersen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:35 AM Duisburg | 0h37 | 2:12 AM Viersen | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Duisburg to Viersen run on average 1 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:06, the last at 13:21. The fastest train covers the 19 miles (32 km) distance in 26m.
Distance 19 miles (32 km) |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 26m |
First train 8:06 AM |
Last train 1:21 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Discover the best of Viersen — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Viersen trip today.
Main local history museum of Viersen, presenting the city’s cultural development, everyday life, and regional identity in a manageable setting.
Municipal gallery focused on changing art exhibitions in a park setting. Worth visiting for contemporary and regional art in a calm environment.
Art venue in nearby Mönchengladbach with an outstanding collection from antiquity to modernism. Popular for high-quality exhibitions close to Viersen.
Central green space in Viersen with mature trees, paths, and a relaxed urban atmosphere. Ideal for a break and an easy walk near cultural venues.
Wooded hill area with walking trails and some of the best local views. Popular for outdoor time, viewpoints, and access to pilgrimage landmarks.
Historic center of Dülken with old streets, small squares, and local character. Worth exploring on foot for architecture and a more intimate town feel.
Rhenish Sauerbraten is marinated pot roast with a sweet-sour gravy, long tied to the Lower Rhine and served with potato sides and red cabbage.
Halve Hahn in the Rhineland is a rye roll with Gouda, mustard and onions. It is a classic brewery snack found across nearby Lower Rhine towns.
Himmel Und Ääd combines mashed potatoes with apple sauce, often topped with fried onions and black pudding. It is a beloved rustic Rhenish comfort dish.
Refined French and modern European dining in elegant surroundings. Known regionally for polished service and a more formal special-occasion atmosphere.
Established Italian restaurant with a strong local reputation for pasta, fish and warm hospitality. Comfortable setting for relaxed dinners.
Traditional brewery-style German restaurant with hearty Rhineland dishes and beer. Casual atmosphere suited to local classics and group meals.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local transit is reasonable and nearby larger cities can raise weekend accommodation costs.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% is common in restaurants. Round up taxi fares and leave small change at cafes.
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Viersen Bahnhof -> Viersen Rathausmarkt
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Duisburg to Viersen 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 Viersen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Duisburg to Viersen trains use the Duisburg Hbf to Viersen Bahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Dülken. Use this guide to compare Duisburg and Viersen 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.
Viersen Bahnhof 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: McDonald's, Becker, Kartoffelhaus, La Caponata
Wi-Fi is available at Viersen Bahnhof. ATMs are available at Viersen Bahnhof.
Ticket office support is available at Viersen Bahnhof. Information desks are available at Viersen Bahnhof.
Luggage storage is available at Viersen Bahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Viersen Bahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Viersen Bahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Viersen Bahnhof.
Nearby hotels include Zur Eisernen Hand.
Dülken is 3 km from Viersen city centre. Public transport options include:
Dülken 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: Eiscafe Felice, Hermes, Kreta Grill, DFC Treff
Wi-Fi is available at Dülken. ATMs are available at Dülken.
Ticket office support is available at Dülken. Information desks are available at Dülken.
Luggage storage is available at Dülken. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dülken: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dülken: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dülken.
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