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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 €12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 45m. 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 €12, and a flight costs an average of €88.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€56 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest | €119 Average price |
2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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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.

There are 3 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Duisburg from Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus, which costs on average $12 (€10).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg:
Taking a bus costs $84 (€76) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $95 (€86).
Taking a bus costs $3 (€3) less than taking a train, which costs on average $14 (€13) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg is by flight with an average journey time of 45 min.
There are alternative travel options to Duisburg that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 3 h 40 min of travel time.
Getting to Duisburg by train takes 1 h 29 min on average.
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 16 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Duisburg from Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train, bus or 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:
- Buses most often depart from Frankfurt am Main at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Duisburg at Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz.
- Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Flughafen and arrive in Duisburg Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg:
- FlixBus can take you to Duisburg by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg for $12 (€10).
- Travel with Lufthansa for flights to Duisburg. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Lufthansa Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg tickets on Omio for $95 (€86).
- Deutsche Bahn can take you to Duisburg by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg for $14 (€13).
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Duisburg with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with FlixBus with 14 direct buses per day.
- 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
- Direct trains with Deutsche Bahn with 5 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Duisburg as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Duisburg from Frankfurt am Main.
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