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Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to Duisburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Duisburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $66 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, while a flight costs an average of $643.
Distance: 270 miles (435 km)
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$152 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $643 Average price | $172 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 10m Average total duration 10h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Basel to Duisburg
Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Duisburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Duisburg:
A bus is $86 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Duisburg costing on average $152.
A bus is $577 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Duisburg costing on average $643.
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 36m.
Bus takes on average 11h 10m.
Tickets start at around $152 compared to roughly $172 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21. The journey takes 6h 6m versus 6h 0m 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 Basel to Duisburg
How to get from Basel to Duisburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Duisburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
10:40 PM 10h00 Basel, Bahnhof 8:40 AM Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
10:40 PM 10h00 Basel, Bahnhof 8:40 AM Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
AF1193 · AF150610:45 AM 3h20 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg 2:05 PM Dusseldorf Airport $434 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 370 · ICE 2012 · ICE 106
12:16 PM 5h29 Basel SBB 5:45 PM Duisburg Hbf $79 1 One-way 2 transfers - ICE 74 · ICE 1010
8:46 AM 4h23 Basel SBB 1:09 PM Duisburg Hbf $89 1 One-way 1 transfer - ICE 200
9:16 AM 4h29 Basel SBB 1:45 PM Duisburg Hbf $89 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus+
FlixTrain1:05 AM 11h44 Basel, Bahnhof 12:49 PM Duisburg Hbf $46 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus+FlixTrain · FlixTrain
8:44 AM 12h17 Basel Bad Bhf 9:01 PM Duisburg Hbf $47 1 One-way 2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
1:05 AM 10h00 Basel, Bahnhof 11:05 AM Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz $47 1 One-way 1 transfer
- KL1944 · KL1801
10:05 AM 3h45 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg 1:50 PM Dusseldorf Airport $182 1 One-way 1 transfer - KL1948 · KL1805
5:55 PM 4h15 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg 10:10 PM Dusseldorf Airport $182 1 One-way 1 transfer - KL1942 · KL1801
6:00 AM 7h50 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg 1:50 PM Dusseldorf Airport $182 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Duisburg:
A bus is $86 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Duisburg costing on average $152.
A bus is $577 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Duisburg costing on average $643.
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 36m.
Bus takes on average 11h 10m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Duisburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Duisburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz.
- Travel with KLM, British Airways, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, Vueling to go to Duisburg by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, FlixTrain to go to Duisburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Duisburg by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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