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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
$71
Average price
$89
Fastest journey
1 h 59 m
Average duration
2 h 49 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Duisburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Duisburg will cost around $89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $71.
Of the 3 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main Airport for Duisburg on Fri, Aug 07, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 07 the direct trains cover the 199 km distance in an average of 2 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 59 m .
On Fri, Aug 07 the slowest trains will take 3 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Duisburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $113.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$71 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $136 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Duisburg:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Duisburg costing on average $71 (€58).
A bus is $117 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Duisburg costing on average $136 (€111).
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 54m.
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
You'll arrive about 40m sooner (1h 54m by train vs 2h 34m by car). Tickets start at around $71 (€58) compared to roughly $43 (€35) 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, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Duisburg trains for today, Thursday, August 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:59 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 3h05 | 10:04 AM Duisburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:11 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1h34 | 8:45 AM Duisburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:26 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1h59 | 9:25 AM Duisburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Duisburg run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:11, the last at 18:41. The fastest train covers the 123 miles (199 km) distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 123 miles (199 km) |
Average train duration 1h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 28m |
First train 6:11 AM |
Last train 6:41 PM |
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Discover the best of Duisburg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Duisburg trip today.
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 Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Duisburg trains use the Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf to Duisburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Duisburg-Hochfeld Süd. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main Airport and Duisburg 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.
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