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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ghent to Duisburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Duisburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, while a flight costs an average of $558.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$115 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $558 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Ghent to Duisburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Duisburg:
A bus is $70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Duisburg costing on average $115.
A bus is $512 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to Duisburg costing on average $558.
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 21m.
Bus takes on average 6h 31m.
Tickets start at around $115 compared to roughly $46 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$68. The journey takes 3h 20m versus 2h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Ghent to Duisburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ghent to Duisburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

9:45 AM 8h45 Ghent 6:30 PM Duisburg $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:45 AM 8h45 Ghent 6:30 PM Duisburg $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:45 AM 8h45 Ghent 6:30 PM Duisburg $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Duisburg:
A bus is $70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Duisburg costing on average $115.
A bus is $512 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to Duisburg costing on average $558.
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 21m.
Bus takes on average 6h 31m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ghent and Duisburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Ghent St Pieters and arrive in Duisburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Gent, Ghent and arrive in Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Duisburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Duisburg by bus.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, KLM, British Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Swiss, Eurowings to go to Duisburg by flight.
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