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 an average ticket price of €4 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, while a train costs an average of €6.

Distance: 30 miles (49 km)

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€6

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€4

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€9

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1h 9m

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39m

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59m

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29m

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55m

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The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Duisburg is a bus with an average price of €4.

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

A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Duisburg costing on average €6.

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Duisburg is by bus with an average journey time of 59m.

Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 9m.

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.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 16m faster (39m by train vs 55m by car) and roughly €3 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€6 vs €9). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Dortmund to Duisburg

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

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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.

  • FlixTrain
    10:27 AM0h35
    Dortmund
    11:02 AMDuisburg
    61One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixTrain
    10:27 AM0h35
    Dortmund
    11:02 AMDuisburg
    61One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixTrain
    10:27 AM0h35
    Dortmund
    11:02 AMDuisburg
    61One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixTrain
    6:27 PM0h35
    Dortmund
    7:02 PMDuisburg
    61One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrain
    11:27 AM0h35
    Dortmund
    12:02 PMDuisburg
    71One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrain
    3:39 PM0h36
    Dortmund
    4:15 PMDuisburg
    91One-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 €3.

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

A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Duisburg costing on average €14.

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Duisburg is by train with an average journey time of 1h 6m.

Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 5m.

The distance from Dortmund to Duisburg is approximately 30 miles (49 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Duisburg is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses 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) to go to Duisburg by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Eurobahn to go to Duisburg by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Duisburg with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Eurobahn.
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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Duisburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days in Duisburg is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord, the Inner Harbor, and the Duisburg Zoo, while also allowing time to enjoy local dining and culture.

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