How to travel from Duisburg to Rotterdam

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Compare bus and train for Duisburg to Rotterdam

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Duisburg to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €20.

Distance: 103 miles (167 km)

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€17

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from Duisburg to Rotterdam

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

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

FlixBus
10:25AM2h40
Duisburg
01:05PMRotterdam
$191One-way
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FlixBus
10:25AM2h40
Duisburg
01:05PMRotterdam
$191One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
10:25AM2h40
Duisburg
01:05PMRotterdam
$191One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Duisburg to Rotterdam

Travel to Rotterdam 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 Duisburg to Rotterdam.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options to Rotterdam from Duisburg. You can take a bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Duisburg to Rotterdam is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $9 (€8) compared to other travel options to Rotterdam:

Taking a bus costs $13 (€12) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $22 (€20).

The fastest way from Duisburg to Rotterdam is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 14 min.

There are alternative travel options to Rotterdam that take longer:

Bus takes 2 h 40 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 103 miles (166 km) between Duisburg and Rotterdam.

The average frequency per day from Duisburg to Rotterdam is:

  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • 7 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Duisburg to Rotterdam:

  • Most travelers who purchase a bus ticket from Duisburg to Rotterdam depart from Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz to Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Duisburg to Rotterdam:

  • You can take a bus from Duisburg to Rotterdam with FlixBus or Ourbus. Cheap tickets can be found for $9 (€8) with Ourbus from Duisburg to Rotterdam.
  • You can travel by train to Rotterdam from Duisburg with Deutsche Bahn, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Duisburg to Rotterdam tickets for $22 (€20) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Duisburg to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:

  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Rotterdam as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Duisburg to Rotterdam.

Omio customers who travel from Duisburg to Rotterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, London, Brussels or Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rotterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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