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Compare train and bus for Aachen to Duisburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Duisburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Aachen to Duisburg:
A bus is $30 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Duisburg costing on average $52 (€44).
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
Tickets start at around $52 (€44) compared to roughly $20 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-32.51 (€-27.27). The journey takes 1h 36m versus 1h 12m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Aachen to Duisburg
How to get from Aachen to Duisburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aachen to Duisburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:25 PM4h25Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße6:50 PMDuisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz$121One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:25 PM4h25Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße6:50 PMDuisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz$121One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- ICE 311 · IC 220012:48 PM1h34Aachen Hbf2:22 PMDuisburg Hbf$291One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 10937 · ICE 154110:18 PM1h43Aachen Hbf12:01 AMDuisburg Hbf$211One-way1 transfer
- ICE 19 · 285327:38 PM1h39Aachen Hbf9:17 PMDuisburg Hbf$391One-way1 transfer
- ICE 317 · 285285:38 PM1h39Aachen Hbf7:17 PMDuisburg Hbf$411One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:05 AM4h35Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße8:40 AMDuisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz$131One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:55 PM4h15Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße11:10 PMDuisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz$141One-way1 transfer
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FlixTrain4:05 AM4h44Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße8:49 AMDuisburg Hbf$141One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Duisburg:
A bus is $30 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Duisburg costing on average $52 (€44).
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Duisburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Duisburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Duisburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Duisburg by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
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