How to travel from Dresden to Duisburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Duisburg

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Duisburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 4m. 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 €42, while a flight costs an average of €451.

Distance: 302 miles (487 km)

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Driving

€451

Average price

€119

Average price

€42

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Cheapest

€84

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 4m

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Fastest

2h 4m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

6h 46m

Average total duration

6h 16m

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30m

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9h 23m

Average total duration

8h 53m

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30m

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6h 32m

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1.5 - 2.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Duisburg is a bus with an average price of €42.

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

A bus is €78 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Duisburg costing on average €119.

A bus is €409 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Duisburg costing on average €451.

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Duisburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 4m.

Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 46m.

Bus takes on average 9h 23m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Dresden and Duisburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Dresden to Duisburg among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 4h 28m sooner (2h 4m by flight vs 6h 32m by car). Tickets start at around €451 compared to roughly €84 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Dresden to Duisburg

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    10:15 PM10h34
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    8:49 AMDuisburg Hbf
    311One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    10:15 PM10h34
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    8:49 AMDuisburg Hbf
    311One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH2123+Air BalticLH1976
    9:35 AM2h50
    Dresden Airport
    12:25 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    4781One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    4:15 AM8h46
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    1:01 PMDuisburg Hbf
    361One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    8:15 AM8h46
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    5:01 PMDuisburg Hbf
    511One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    8:05 AM8h56
    Dresden, Bf Neustadt
    5:01 PMDuisburg Hbf
    521One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:25 PM8h00
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    5:25 AMDuisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz
    321One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:10 AM9h15
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    5:25 PMDuisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz
    321One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 PM9h25
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    7:25 AMDuisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz
    391One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2123+Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4108
    9:35 AM3h10
    Dresden Airport
    12:45 PMDusseldorf Airport
    4241One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2125 · LH2020
    2:15 PM3h25
    Dresden Airport
    5:40 PMDusseldorf Airport
    4241One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2125 · LH1982
    2:15 PM3h05
    Dresden Airport
    5:20 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    4241One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Dresden 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 Dresden to Duisburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Dresden and Duisburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Duisburg is a bus with an average price of €42.

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

A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Duisburg costing on average €56.

A bus is €409 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Duisburg costing on average €451.

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Duisburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 4m.

Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 1m.

Bus takes on average 9h 23m.

The distance from Dresden to Duisburg is approximately 302 miles (487 km).
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Duisburg is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dresden to Duisburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Duisburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dresden to Duisburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Duisburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Duisburg by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti to go to Duisburg by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dresden to Duisburg with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with FlixTrain.
Omio customers who travel from Dresden 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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