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Compare train and bus for Bayreuth to Duisburg
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bayreuth to Duisburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, while a train costs an average of $170.
Distance: 234 miles (377 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price Cheapest | $170 Average price | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 15m Average total duration 8h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Bayreuth to Duisburg:
A bus is $126 (€103) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bayreuth to Duisburg costing on average $170 (€139).
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 15m.
Tickets start at around $44 (€36) compared to roughly $91 (€74) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $46 (€38). The journey takes 8h 45m versus 5h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Bayreuth to Duisburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bayreuth to Duisburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:05 PM10h20Bayreuth4:25 AMDuisburg$611One-way0 transfers
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6:05 PM10h20Bayreuth4:25 AMDuisburg$611One-way0 transfers
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6:05 PM10h20Bayreuth4:25 AMDuisburg$611One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bayreuth to Duisburg:
A bus is $126 (€103) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bayreuth to Duisburg costing on average $170 (€139).
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 15m.
- Around 40 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bayreuth and Duisburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bayreuth Hbf and arrive in Duisburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bayreuth, Hbf and arrive in Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz.
- Travel with Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Regional to go to Duisburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Duisburg by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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