How to travel from Dortmund to Duisburg

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Compare train and bus for Dortmund to Duisburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Duisburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $6.

Distance: 30 miles (49 km)

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$10

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$7

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$11

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1h 9m

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39m

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1h 12m

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42m

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

The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Duisburg is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

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

A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Duisburg costing on average $10 (€8).

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Duisburg is by train with an average journey time of 39m.

Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 42m.

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

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from Dortmund to Duisburg

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Deutsche BahnICE 217
    8:40 AM0h36
    Dortmund Hbf
    9:16 AMDuisburg Hbf
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 217
    8:40 AM0h36
    Dortmund Hbf
    9:16 AMDuisburg Hbf
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 515
    8:36 AM0h35
    Dortmund Hbf
    9:11 AMDuisburg Hbf
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 915
    8:10 AM0h38
    Dortmund Hbf
    8:48 AMDuisburg Hbf
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 625
    10:23 AM0h40
    Dortmund Hbf
    11:03 AMDuisburg Hbf
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 105
    9:36 AM0h35
    Dortmund Hbf
    10:11 AMDuisburg Hbf
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund 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 Dortmund to Duisburg.

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There are 2 options to travel between Dortmund and Duisburg including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Duisburg is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

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

A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Duisburg costing on average $10 (€8).

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Duisburg is by train with an average journey time of 39m.

Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 42m.

The distance from Dortmund to Duisburg is approximately 30 miles (49 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Duisburg is:
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund 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 Dortmund to Duisburg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Duisburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Duisburg.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dortmund 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), Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Eurobahn to go to Duisburg by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Duisburg by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Duisburg with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Eurobahn.
  • 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Dortmund 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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