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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
$5
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
11 m
Average duration
12 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
23 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf to Duisburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Duisburg will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 5 trains that leave Düsseldorf for Duisburg on Thu, Aug 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 23 km distance in an average of 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 13 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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IC 60402Trains from Düsseldorf to Duisburg run on average 6 times per day, taking around 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 14 miles (23 km) distance in 11m.
Distance 14 miles (23 km) |
Average train duration 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€3) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 11m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
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Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 56 days |
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Duisburg trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 60402 | Delayed 4:17 AM 6:17 AMDüsseldorf Hbf | 0h13 | 4:30 AM 4:30 AMDuisburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 9:27 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h12 | 9:39 AM Duisburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 4:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h11 | 4:49 PM Duisburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, August 6 | |||||
FlixTrain | 8:38 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h11 | 8:49 AM Duisburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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 Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Duisburg trains use the Düsseldorf Hbf to Duisburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Duisburg-Schlenk. Use this guide to compare Düsseldorf and Duisburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Düsseldorf Hbf is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf 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: Zaxopondeiva Cafe, Lauren's Cafe, China Imbiss, Fu chu yuan
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Lindenhof, Hotel Batavia, Sir Astor, Lady Astor.
Düsseldorf Flughafen is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Flughafen 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: Telefónica Kantine, Telefónica Cafeteria, Snack Point, Imbiss
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Nearby hotels include Novotel, Ibis.
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal is 6 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal 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: L'Osteria, Bauernstube Deppe, Luxor Grill, McDonald's
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel, Lindner Airport, Hotel Maritim.
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-Schlenk is 3 km from Duisburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Duisburg-Schlenk 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: Neon der Grieche, Bäckerei Bolten, Berliner-Kult Imbis, Die Zauberei
Wi-Fi is available at Duisburg-Schlenk. ATMs are available at Duisburg-Schlenk.
Ticket office support is available at Duisburg-Schlenk. Information desks are available at Duisburg-Schlenk.
Luggage storage is available at Duisburg-Schlenk. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Duisburg-Schlenk: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Duisburg-Schlenk: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Duisburg-Schlenk.
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Stadion, Hotel am Sportpark.
Duisburg-Buchholz is 5 km from Duisburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Duisburg-Buchholz 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: Eiscafe deNard, Pizzeria Presto, Imbiss Zilan, Ristorante Pinocchio
Wi-Fi is available at Duisburg-Buchholz. ATMs are available at Duisburg-Buchholz.
Ticket office support is available at Duisburg-Buchholz. Information desks are available at Duisburg-Buchholz.
Luggage storage is available at Duisburg-Buchholz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Duisburg-Buchholz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Duisburg-Buchholz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Duisburg-Buchholz.
Nearby hotels include Haus Scheuten Hotel.
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