- 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
$48
Average price
$76
Fastest journey
3 h 17 m
Average duration
3 h 30 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
263 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Heidelberg to Duisburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heidelberg to Duisburg will cost around $76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
It's difficult to get from Heidelberg to Duisburg without transferring at least once.
FlixTrain · FlixTrain
IC 2545 · 17422 · S1 · ICE 1520
ICE 1094+
24518+
ICE 228+
20048
S3 · ICE 918
19268 · ICE 108 · S1 · ICE 1520
S3 · ICE 918
S3 · ICE 610 · S1+
20026
19268 · ICE 108 · S1 · ICE 1520
S3 · ICE 610 · S1
19268 · ICE 108 · S1Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Duisburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. 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 $32, and a flight costs an average of $133.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$81 Average price | $139 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Heidelberg to Duisburg:
A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Duisburg costing on average $81.
A bus is $104 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Duisburg costing on average $139.
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 7m.
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
You'll arrive about 26m sooner (3h 7m by train vs 3h 33m by car). Tickets start at around $81 compared to roughly $58 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 Heidelberg to Duisburg trains for tomorrow, Monday, August 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixTrain · FlixTrain | 11:06 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 9h56 | 9:02 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S3 · ICE 610 · S1 | 12:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 3h34 | 3:47 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S3 · ICE 610 · S1+ 20026 | 12:13 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 3h30 | 3:43 PM Duisburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2545 · 17422 · S1 · ICE 1520 | On time 12:24 PM Heidelberg Hbf | 4h17 | 4:41 PM Duisburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Heidelberg to Duisburg run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $77 but you can travel from only $32 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:19. The fastest train covers the 163 miles (263 km) distance in 3h 21m.
Distance 163 miles (263 km) |
Average train duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $77 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 3h 21m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:19 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Best time to book 2 days |
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 Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Duisburg trains use the Heidelberg Hbf to Duisburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Rheinhausen Ost. Use this guide to compare Heidelberg and Duisburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Heidelberg Hbf is 1 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Heidelberg 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: Heid´s Grill, McDonald's, Uuuhmami, Taj Mahal
Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg Hbf. ATMs are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg Hbf. Information desks are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heidelberg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Heidelberg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Hotel, Qube Hotel, NH Heidelberg, Krokodil.
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.
Rheinhausen Ost is 4 km from Duisburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Rheinhausen Ost 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: Zum Rathaus, Ristorante-Pizzeria La Lanterna, Tor 6, Abu Shaker
Wi-Fi is available at Rheinhausen Ost. ATMs are available at Rheinhausen Ost.
Ticket office support is available at Rheinhausen Ost. Information desks are available at Rheinhausen Ost.
Luggage storage is available at Rheinhausen Ost. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rheinhausen Ost: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rheinhausen Ost: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rheinhausen Ost.
Nearby hotels include Belweder.
Rheinhausen is 5 km from Duisburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Rheinhausen 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: Arcadas Grill, Mykonos Grill Pizzeria, Eis-Café Romeo, Tor 6
Wi-Fi is available at Rheinhausen. ATMs are available at Rheinhausen.
Ticket office support is available at Rheinhausen. Information desks are available at Rheinhausen.
Luggage storage is available at Rheinhausen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rheinhausen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rheinhausen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rheinhausen.
Nearby hotels include Belweder.
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