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Compare train and bus for Gelsenkirchen to Duisburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gelsenkirchen to Duisburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 16 miles (26 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
53m Average total duration Fastest 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Duisburg:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Duisburg costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 57m.
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How to get from Gelsenkirchen to Duisburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Duisburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:13 PM0h23Gelsenkirchen4:36 PMDuisburg$321One-way0 transfers
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- 4:13 PM0h23Gelsenkirchen4:36 PMDuisburg$321One-way0 transfers
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- 4:13 PM0h23Gelsenkirchen4:36 PMDuisburg$321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Duisburg:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Duisburg costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 57m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gelsenkirchen and Duisburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Duisburg Hbf.
- Travel with Bogestra, Ruhrbahn GmbH, FlixBus, BVR Busverkehr Rheinland GmbH to go to Duisburg by bus.
- Travel with FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Eurobahn to go to Duisburg by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Eurobahn.
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