- Must visit
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
€26
Average price
€44
Fastest journey
3 h 14 m
Average duration
3 h 14 m
Trains per day
46
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Groningen to Duisburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Groningen to Duisburg will cost around €44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €26.
It's difficult to get from Groningen to Duisburg without transferring at least 2 times.
IC 774 · IC 3675 · IC 60403
IC 572 · IC 60403
IC 552 · ICE 129
RE 6156 · IC 3657 · ICE 129
37649 · IC 556 · IC 3657 · ICE 129
IC 532 · IC 3633 · ICE 123
IC 540 · IC 3641 · ICE 125
IC 548 · IC 3649 · ICE 127
IC 556 · IC 3657 · ICE 129
IC 564 · IC 3665 · ICE 221Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Groningen to Duisburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 27m. 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 €23, and a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€43 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest | €46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Groningen to Duisburg:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Duisburg costing on average €43.
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 25m.
Tickets start at around €43 compared to roughly €46 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €3. The journey takes 3h 27m versus 2h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Groningen to Duisburg trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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RE 6128 · IC 3629+ 20019 | 8:05 AM Groningen Europapark | 4h10 | 12:15 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
37621 · IC 528 · IC 3629+ 20019 | 8:10 AM Groningen Europapark | 4h05 | 12:15 PM Duisburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 528 · ICE 123 | On time 8:18 AM Groningen station | 4h14 | 12:32 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 528 · IC 3629+ 20019 | 8:18 AM Groningen station | 3h57 | 12:15 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE 6132 · IC 3633 · ICE 123 | On time 9:05 AM Groningen Europapark | 3h27 | 12:32 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
37625 · IC 532 · IC 3633 · ICE 123 | On time 9:10 AM Groningen Europapark | 3h22 | 12:32 PM Duisburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 532 · IC 3633 · ICE 123 | On time 9:18 AM Groningen station | 3h14 | 12:32 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE 6136 · IC 3637+ 20023 | 10:05 AM Groningen Europapark | 4h10 | 2:15 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
37629 · IC 536 · IC 3637+ 20023 | 10:10 AM Groningen Europapark | 4h05 | 2:15 PM Duisburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 536 · ICE 125 | On time 10:18 AM Groningen station | 4h14 | 2:32 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 536 · IC 3637+ 20023 | 10:18 AM Groningen station | 3h57 | 2:15 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE 6140 · IC 3641 · ICE 125 | On time 11:05 AM Groningen Europapark | 3h27 | 2:32 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
37633 · IC 540 · IC 3641 · ICE 125 | On time 11:10 AM Groningen Europapark | 3h22 | 2:32 PM Duisburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 540 · IC 3641 · ICE 125 | On time 11:18 AM Groningen station | 3h14 | 2:32 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE 6142 · IC 17939 · 20371+ 90307 | On time 11:32 AM Groningen station | 4h39 | 4:11 PM Duisburg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RE 6142 · IC 17939 · 20371+ 90307 | On time 11:35 AM Groningen Europapark | 4h36 | 4:11 PM Duisburg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RE 6144 · IC 3645+ 20027 | 12:05 PM Groningen Europapark | 4h10 | 4:15 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
37637 · IC 544 · IC 3645+ 20027 | 12:10 PM Groningen Europapark | 4h05 | 4:15 PM Duisburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 544 · ICE 127 | On time 12:18 PM Groningen station | 4h14 | 4:32 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 544 · IC 3645+ 20027 | 12:18 PM Groningen station | 3h57 | 4:15 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE 6148 · IC 3649 · ICE 127 | On time 1:05 PM Groningen Europapark | 3h27 | 4:32 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
37641 · IC 548 · IC 3649 · ICE 127 | On time 1:10 PM Groningen Europapark | 3h22 | 4:32 PM Duisburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 548 · IC 3649 · ICE 127 | On time 1:18 PM Groningen station | 3h14 | 4:32 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE 6150 · IC 17947 · 20375 · 52341 | 1:32 PM Groningen station | 4h39 | 6:11 PM Duisburg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RE 6150 · IC 17947 · 20375 · 52341 | 1:35 PM Groningen Europapark | 4h36 | 6:11 PM Duisburg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RE 6152 · IC 3653+ 20031 | 2:05 PM Groningen Europapark | 4h10 | 6:15 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
37645 · IC 552 · IC 3653+ 20031 | 2:10 PM Groningen Europapark | 4h05 | 6:15 PM Duisburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 552 · ICE 129 | On time 2:18 PM Groningen station | 4h14 | 6:32 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 552 · IC 3653+ 20031 | 2:18 PM Groningen station | 3h57 | 6:15 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE 6156 · IC 3657 · ICE 129 | On time 3:05 PM Groningen Europapark | 3h27 | 6:32 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
37649 · IC 556 · IC 3657 · ICE 129 | On time 3:10 PM Groningen Europapark | 3h22 | 6:32 PM Duisburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 556 · IC 3657 · ICE 129 | On time 3:18 PM Groningen station | 3h14 | 6:32 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE 6158 · IC 17955 · 20379 · 52349 | On time 3:32 PM Groningen station | 4h39 | 8:11 PM Duisburg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RE 6158 · IC 17955 · 20379 · 52349 | On time 3:35 PM Groningen Europapark | 4h36 | 8:11 PM Duisburg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RE 6160 · IC 3661+ 20035 | 4:05 PM Groningen Europapark | 4h10 | 8:15 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
37653 · IC 560 · IC 3661+ 20035 | 4:10 PM Groningen Europapark | 4h05 | 8:15 PM Duisburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 560 · ICE 221 | 4:18 PM Groningen station | 4h14 | 8:32 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 560 · IC 3661+ 20035 | 4:18 PM Groningen station | 3h57 | 8:15 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Groningen to Duisburg run on average 16 times per day, taking around 3h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €30 but you can travel from only €23 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:38, the last at 22:48. The fastest train covers the 123 miles (199 km) distance in 3h 14m.
Distance 123 miles (199 km) |
Average train duration 3h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price €30 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 3h 14m |
First train 2:38 AM |
Last train 10:48 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 1 day |
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 Groningen 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 Groningen to Duisburg trains use the Groningen to Duisburg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Groningen and Duisburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Groningen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: De Drie Gezusters, Mr. Mofongo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Groningen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Groningen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Groningen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Groningen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Groningen: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Groningen Hotel, The Student Hotel Groningen, City Hotel Groningen.
Groningen Europapark is 1 km from Groningen city centre. Public transport options include:
Groningen Europapark has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Groningen Europapark.
ATMs are available at Groningen Europapark.
Available at Groningen Europapark: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Groningen Europapark: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Groningen Europapark.
Groningen Noord is 1 km from Groningen city centre. Public transport options include:
Groningen Noord has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Groningen Noord.
Available at Groningen Noord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Groningen Noord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Groningen Noord: Ramps.
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.
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