- 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
$54
Average price
$73
Fastest journey
2 h 56 m
Average duration
3 h 3 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
341 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart to Duisburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart to Duisburg will cost around $73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
It's difficult to get from Stuttgart to Duisburg without transferring at least once.
IC 2168 · ICE 1012
IC 2166 · ICE 1010
ICE 612 · IC 2577 · 28518
ICE 612 · ICE 726
ICE 2592 · ICE 202
ICE 2592 · ICE 202
ICE 2590 · ICE 200
ICE 612 · ICE 726
IC 2168 · ICE 1012
IC 2166 · ICE 1010Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Duisburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $230.
Distance: 211 miles (341 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$98 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $463 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Duisburg:
A bus is $61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Duisburg costing on average $98.
A bus is $425 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Duisburg costing on average $463.
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 13m.
Bus takes on average 6h 5m.
You'll arrive about 1h 37m sooner (3h 13m by train vs 4h 50m by car). Tickets start at around $98 compared to roughly $74 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 Stuttgart to Duisburg trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2168 · ICE 1012 | On time 7:59 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h10 | 11:09 AM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain · FlixTrain | 8:14 AM Stuttgart | 12h48 | 9:02 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2592 · ICE 202 | On time 8:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h56 | 11:45 AM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 612 · ICE 726 | On time 9:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h04 | 12:53 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 612 · IC 2577 · 28518 | On time 9:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h28 | 2:17 PM Duisburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2166 · ICE 1010 | On time 9:59 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h10 | 1:09 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2590 · ICE 200 | On time 10:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h56 | 1:45 PM Duisburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Stuttgart to Duisburg run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $40 but you can travel from only $25 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 211 miles (341 km) distance in 2h 43m.
Distance 211 miles (341 km) |
Average train duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 43m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 56 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 Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart to Duisburg trains use the Stuttgart Hbf to Duisburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Rheinhausen. Use this guide to compare Stuttgart and Duisburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stuttgart 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: backWERK, Ditsch, Kamps Backstube, Le Crobag, Dunkin' Donuts, min min, Starbucks, Yorma's
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Stuttgart Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart Hbf. Information desks are located on the south side of the station near Platform 1.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the north entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart Hbf: Escalators and elevators. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart, Mirage City Hotel Stuttgart Zentrum Hbf, Hotel Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte.
Stuttgart, Arnulf-Klett-Platz (Hauptbahnhof) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart, Arnulf-Klett-Platz (Hauptbahnhof).
Stuttgart-Obertürkheim is 7 km from Stuttgart city centre. Public transport options include:
Stuttgart-Obertürkheim 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: Albert's Kebaphaus, Wurstkessel, Weingut und Besenwirtschaft Wöhrwag, Wahl's Lokal
Wi-Fi is available at Stuttgart-Obertürkheim. ATMs are available at Stuttgart-Obertürkheim.
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart-Obertürkheim. Information desks are available at Stuttgart-Obertürkheim.
Luggage storage is available at Stuttgart-Obertürkheim. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stuttgart-Obertürkheim: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stuttgart-Obertürkheim: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart-Obertürkheim.
Nearby hotels include Brita 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.
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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