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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
€88
Average price
€88
Fastest journey
4 h 37 m
Average duration
4 h 37 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
302 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Erfurt to Duisburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Erfurt to Duisburg will cost around €88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €88.
Of the 1 trains that leave Erfurt for Duisburg on Wed, Aug 26, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 26 the direct trains cover the 302 km distance in an average of 4 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 37 m .
On Wed, Aug 26 the slowest trains will take 4 h 37 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Duisburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, and a train costs an average of €37.
Distance: 187 miles (302 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€54 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest | €54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Duisburg:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Duisburg costing on average €54.
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 13m.
The journey is about 21m faster (4h 29m by train vs 4h 50m by car) and roughly €0.68 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€54 vs €54). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Erfurt to Duisburg trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:18 AM Erfurt | 4h37 | 10:55 AM Duisburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Erfurt to Duisburg run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €37 but you can travel from only €33 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 23:34. The fastest train covers the 187 miles (302 km) distance in 6h 49m.
Distance 187 miles (302 km) |
Average train duration 4h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €37 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 6h 49m |
First train 12:09 AM |
Last train 11:34 PM |
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Best time to book 6 days |
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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 Erfurt 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 Erfurt to Duisburg trains use the Erfurt Hbf to Duisburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Duisburg-Hochfeld Süd. Use this guide to compare Erfurt and Duisburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Erfurt 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: Istanbul Grill, McDonald's, Masala, Planet Comics
Wi-Fi is available at Erfurt Hbf. ATMs are available at Erfurt Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Erfurt Hbf. Information desks are available at Erfurt Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Erfurt Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Erfurt Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Erfurt Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Erfurt Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Krämerbrücke, Intercity Hotel, Pension am Dom, Best Western Plus Hotel Excelsior.
Erfurt-Bischleben is 5 km from Erfurt city centre. Public transport options include:
Erfurt-Bischleben 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: Zur Schuhleiste, Bachstelze
Wi-Fi is available at Erfurt-Bischleben. ATMs are available at Erfurt-Bischleben.
Ticket office support is available at Erfurt-Bischleben. Information desks are available at Erfurt-Bischleben.
Luggage storage is available at Erfurt-Bischleben. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Erfurt-Bischleben: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Erfurt-Bischleben: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Erfurt-Bischleben.
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.
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