How to travel from Cologne to Duisburg

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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Duisburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Duisburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $6.

Distance: 35 miles (57 km)

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$13

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$8

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$12

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1h 10m

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40m

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1h 41m

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1h 11m

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58m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Duisburg is a bus with an average price of $8 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Duisburg:

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Duisburg costing on average $13 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Duisburg is by train with an average journey time of 40m.

Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cologne and Duisburg including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cologne to Duisburg among Omio's users.

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from Cologne to Duisburg

How to get from Cologne to Duisburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cologne to Duisburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:55 AM1h45
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    8:40 AMDuisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:55 AM1h45
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    8:40 AMDuisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    12:14 PM0h35
    Cologne Hbf
    12:49 PMDuisburg Hbf
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    8:14 AM0h35
    Cologne Hbf
    8:49 AMDuisburg Hbf
    $71One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    4:14 PM0h35
    Cologne Hbf
    4:49 PMDuisburg Hbf
    $71One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    9:01 AM0h38
    Cologne Hbf
    9:39 AMDuisburg Hbf
    $101One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:30 PM1h50
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    7:20 PMDuisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz
    $61One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:30 AM1h25
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    6:55 AMDuisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz
    $71One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:50 PM1h30
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    9:20 PMDuisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Duisburg

Travel to Duisburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Duisburg.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cologne and Duisburg including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Duisburg is a bus with an average price of $8 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Duisburg:

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Duisburg costing on average $13 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Duisburg is by train with an average journey time of 40m.

Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 11m.

The distance from Cologne to Duisburg is approximately 35 miles (57 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Duisburg is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Duisburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Duisburg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Duisburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Duisburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Duisburg by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Duisburg by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Duisburg with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Duisburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, Munich, Hamburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Duisburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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