- Must visit
Lehmbruck Museum
Major museum of modern sculpture centered on works by Wilhelm Lehmbruck, with strong modern and contemporary art exhibitions in a distinctive park setting.
Cheapest price
$61
Average price
$91
Fastest journey
1 h 27 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Trains per day
22
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main 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 to Duisburg will cost around $91 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.
Of the 22 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main for Duisburg on Fri, Jul 10, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 10 the direct trains cover the 199 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 27 m .
On Fri, Jul 10 the slowest trains will take 1 h 34 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.
ICE 822
ICE 1612 · IC 2204
ICE 822
ICE 1612 · IC 2204
ICE 820
ICE 722
ICE 822
ICE 724
ICE 820
ICE 204Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main 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. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $112.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$72 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $141 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg:
A bus is $53 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg costing on average $72 (€59).
A bus is $122 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg costing on average $141 (€116).
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 3m.
Bus takes on average 3h 37m.
You'll arrive about 51m sooner (2h 3m by train vs 2h 54m by car). Tickets start at around $72 (€59) 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).
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 to Duisburg trains for today, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 822 | Delayed 6:21 AM 8:08 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h42 | 8:10 AM 8:10 AMDuisburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 204 | Delayed 8:11 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h34 | 8:03 AM 8:03 AMDuisburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1612 · IC 2204 | On time 8:12 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h13 | 10:25 AM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 822 | Delayed 6:35 AM 8:22 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h28 | 8:10 AM 8:10 AMDuisburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1612 · IC 2204 | On time 8:26 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h59 | 10:25 AM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S8 · ICE 614 | Delayed 8:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h11 | 9:03 AM 9:03 AMDuisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4491 · ICE 1049 · IC 2202 | On time 8:38 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h51 | 12:29 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 820 | Delayed 7:16 AM 9:08 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h45 | 9:06 AM 9:06 AMDuisburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4254 · ICE 1012 | On time 9:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h00 | 11:09 AM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 614 | Delayed 9:10 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h35 | 9:03 AM 9:03 AMDuisburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 16 · ICE 1022 | Delayed 9:18 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h02 | 9:28 AM 9:28 AMDuisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 820 | Delayed 7:30 AM 9:22 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h31 | 9:06 AM 9:06 AMDuisburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 128 | Delayed 9:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h50 | 9:43 AM 9:43 AMDuisburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1012 | On time 9:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h28 | 11:09 AM Duisburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1020 | On time 9:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h37 | 1:20 PM Duisburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1020 · ICE 202 | Delayed 9:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h02 | 10:03 AM 10:03 AMDuisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 128 | Delayed 9:46 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h38 | 9:43 AM 9:43 AMDuisburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 728 | Delayed 8:16 AM 10:08 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h42 | 10:05 AM 10:05 AMDuisburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 202 | Delayed 10:11 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h34 | 10:03 AM 10:03 AMDuisburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1610 · 26817 | On time 10:11 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h25 | 12:36 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1610 · S11 · IC 2202 | On time 10:11 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h18 | 12:29 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 728 | Delayed 8:30 AM 10:22 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h28 | 10:05 AM 10:05 AMDuisburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1610 · S11 · IC 2202 | On time 10:26 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h03 | 12:29 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1610 · 26817 | On time 10:26 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h10 | 12:36 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 612 | Delayed 11:10 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h35 | 11:03 AM 11:03 AMDuisburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 726 | Delayed 9:30 AM 11:22 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h31 | 11:06 AM 11:06 AMDuisburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 724 | On time 12:07 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h44 | 1:51 PM Duisburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1518 · IC 2200 | On time 12:11 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h14 | 2:25 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 200 | Delayed 12:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h34 | 11:48 AM 11:48 AMDuisburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 724 | On time 12:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h29 | 1:51 PM Duisburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1518 · IC 2200 | On time 12:26 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h59 | 2:25 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 610 | On time 12:32 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h13 | 2:45 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4495 · ICE 1645 · IC 2008 | On time 12:38 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h47 | 4:25 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 722 | On time 1:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h41 | 2:49 PM Duisburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 610 | On time 1:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h35 | 2:45 PM Duisburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 722 | On time 1:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h27 | 2:49 PM Duisburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 123 miles (199 km) distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 123 miles (199 km) |
Average train duration 2h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 28m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:55 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 of modern sculpture centered on works by Wilhelm Lehmbruck, with strong modern and contemporary art exhibitions in a distinctive park setting.
Important contemporary art museum in the Innenhafen, known for its industrial architecture and substantial collection of postwar German art.
City history museum covering Duisburg’s Roman roots, medieval development, cartography, and local cultural history near the old harbor area.
Revitalized inner harbor with promenades, modern architecture, museums, and waterside walking routes; one of the city’s most pleasant urban areas.
Large lake district and recreation area ideal for walking, cycling, and nature breaks, especially popular with locals on weekends.
Historic old town quarter with key churches, the town hall, and traces of medieval Duisburg concentrated in a compact central area.
A Ruhrgebiet staple of sliced sausage with curried ketchup and fries, popular as a quick everyday meal across Duisburg and nearby industrial cities.
A classic Rhineland pot roast, traditionally marinated and slowly braised, often served with gravy and regional sides. It reflects the cooking traditions of western Germany.
A traditional dish from the Rhineland made with mashed potatoes and apple sauce, often paired with fried onions and blood sausage. The sweet-savory contrast is iconic.
A long-established beer-focused venue with a broad drinks selection and relaxed pub atmosphere, popular for casual evenings and classic bar food.
An established upscale restaurant in Duisburg Innenhafen known for refined modern cuisine and a stylish waterfront setting near the museum district.
A well-known brewpub with a lively atmosphere, house beers, and hearty German dishes. A reliable choice for experiencing local beer culture in Duisburg.
Prices are moderate by German standards. Supermarkets and casual dining are reasonable, while hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. In restaurants, round up or leave about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares. Small tips are appreciated in cafés but not required.
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Duisburg Hbf -> Duisburg City Center
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main 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 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 and Duisburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) 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: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Steigenberger Airport Hotel.
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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