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Compare train, bus, and flight for Erlangen to Duisburg
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Erlangen to Duisburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, while a flight costs an average of $495.
Distance: 224 miles (362 km)
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$37 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price | $495 Average price | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 41m Average total duration 8h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Erlangen to Duisburg
Compare the available ways to get from Erlangen to Duisburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Duisburg:
A bus is $62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Duisburg costing on average $99.
A bus is $459 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Duisburg costing on average $495.
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 21m.
Bus takes on average 8h 41m.
Tickets start at around $37 compared to roughly $80 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $43. The journey takes 8h 11m versus 4h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Erlangen to Duisburg
How to get from Erlangen to Duisburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erlangen to Duisburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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10:29 AM 4h20 Erlangen 2:49 PM Duisburg $96 1 One-way 1 transfer
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10:29 AM 4h20 Erlangen 2:49 PM Duisburg $96 1 One-way 1 transfer
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11:38 AM 4h11 Erlangen 3:49 PM Duisburg $110 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
7:29 AM 4h21 Erlangen 11:50 AM Duisburg $96 1 One-way 1 transfer2:29 PM 4h21 Erlangen 6:50 PM Duisburg $96 1 One-way 1 transfer6:29 AM 4h24 Erlangen 10:53 AM Duisburg $96 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Duisburg:
A bus is $62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Duisburg costing on average $99.
A bus is $459 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Duisburg costing on average $495.
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 21m.
Bus takes on average 8h 41m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erlangen and Duisburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz.
- Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Erlangen station and arrive in Duisburg Hbf.
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Duisburg by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Duisburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Duisburg by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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