How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg 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 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €8.

Distance: 123 miles (199 km)

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€40

Average price

€16

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€36

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3h 20m

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2h 50m

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30m

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3h 56m

Average total duration

3h 26m

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2h 54m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg is a bus with an average price of €16.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg:

A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg costing on average €40.

A bus is €98 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg costing on average €114.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg is by flight with an average journey time of 45m.

Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 50m.

Bus takes on average 3h 26m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Duisburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg among Omio's users.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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

  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Amsterdam)
    5:25 AM3h35
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    9:00 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    161One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Amsterdam)
    5:25 AM3h35
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    9:00 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    161One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4216
    5:10 PM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    5:55 PMDusseldorf Airport
    1031One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain · FlixTrain
    11:58 AM9h04
    Frankfurt South station
    9:02 PMDuisburg Hbf
    501One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1022 · 17412 · S1+VIAS Rail GmbH20018
    7:59 AM3h44
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    11:43 AMDuisburg Hbf
    541One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn4491 · IC 2549 · 17414 · S1
    8:38 AM4h05
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    12:43 PMDuisburg Hbf
    621One-way
    4 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 PM3h40
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    11:10 PMDuisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz
    181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:10 PM4h00
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    11:10 PMDuisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz
    191One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:15 AM3h40
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    7:55 AMDuisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz
    191One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH78
    9:10 PM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    9:55 PMDusseldorf Airport
    1471One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH72
    9:10 AM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    9:55 AMDusseldorf Airport
    1531One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH74
    1:45 PM0h45
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    2:30 PMDusseldorf Airport
    1931One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Duisburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg is a bus with an average price of €16.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg:

A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg costing on average €40.

A bus is €98 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg costing on average €114.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg is by flight with an average journey time of 45m.

Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 50m.

Bus takes on average 3h 26m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg is approximately 123 miles (199 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg is:
  • Around 19 trains per day.
  • Around 15 buses per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and arrive in Duisburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Duisburg by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Duisburg by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main 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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