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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.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leipzig to Duisburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leipzig to Duisburg will cost around $98 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.
On Tue, Nov 10, we found 20 trains from Leipzig to Duisburg, including 1 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 10 the direct trains cover the 389 km distance in an average of 5 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h .
On Tue, Nov 10 the slowest trains will take 5 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.
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Trains from Leipzig to Duisburg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€28) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 241 miles (389 km) distance in 4h 25m.
Distance 241 miles (389 km) |
Average train duration 5h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€28) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 25m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
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Best time to book 21 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Leipzig to Duisburg trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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IC 2046 · ICE 942 · 26716 | On time 8:23 AM Leipzig Hbf | 5h34 | 1:57 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2046 · 26820 | On time 8:23 AM Leipzig Hbf | 5h58 | 2:21 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S5 · 16312 · 16412 · ICE 640 | On time 8:32 AM Leipzig Hbf (tief) | 6h20 | 2:52 PM Duisburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 595 · ICE 724 · 89723 | On time 8:49 AM Leipzig Hbf | 5h24 | 2:13 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 595 · ICE 882 · 26718 | On time 8:49 AM Leipzig Hbf | 6h10 | 2:59 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
16114 · ICE 650 · 26422+ 20026 | 9:21 AM Leipzig Hbf | 6h22 | 3:43 PM Duisburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1652 · ICE 722 · ICE 641 | On time 9:27 AM Leipzig Hbf | 5h38 | 3:05 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1652 · ICE 918 | On time 9:27 AM Leipzig Hbf | 5h42 | 3:09 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2048 · 26824 | On time 10:23 AM Leipzig Hbf | 5h58 | 4:21 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2048 · ICE 940 · 26720 | On time 10:23 AM Leipzig Hbf | 5h34 | 3:57 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S5 · 16316 · 16416 · ICE 548 | On time 10:32 AM Leipzig Hbf (tief) | 6h20 | 4:52 PM Duisburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 597 · ICE 720 · 89727 | On time 10:49 AM Leipzig Hbf | 5h24 | 4:13 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 597 · ICE 798 · 26722 | On time 10:49 AM Leipzig Hbf | 6h10 | 4:59 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
16118 · ICE 558 · 26426+ 20030 | 11:21 AM Leipzig Hbf | 6h22 | 5:43 PM Duisburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1650 · ICE 916 | On time 11:27 AM Leipzig Hbf | 5h42 | 5:09 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1650 · ICE 628 · ICE 643 | On time 11:27 AM Leipzig Hbf | 5h38 | 5:05 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1744 | On time 12:53 PM Leipzig Hbf | 5h00 | 5:53 PM Duisburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
16122 · ICE 556 · 26430 · ICE 118 | On time 1:21 PM Leipzig Hbf | 6h18 | 7:39 PM Duisburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1558 · ICE 624 · ICE 645 | On time 1:27 PM Leipzig Hbf | 5h38 | 7:05 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1558 · ICE 118 | On time 1:27 PM Leipzig Hbf | 6h12 | 7:39 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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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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Most Leipzig to Duisburg trains use the Leipzig Hauptbahnhof to Duisburg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Leipzig and Duisburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof 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 Zchocolat, Vapiano Leipzig
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof, a&o Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Leipzig.
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof 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 Zchocolat, Vapiano Leipzig
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof, a&o Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Leipzig.
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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