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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ghent to Duisburg
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $54 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. 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 $54, while a flight costs an average of $549.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$54 Average price Cheapest | $549 Average price | $125 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Duisburg:
A bus is $71 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Duisburg costing on average $125 (€103).
A bus is $495 (€408) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to Duisburg costing on average $549 (€452).
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 31m.
Bus takes on average 6h 22m.
Tickets start at around $54 (€44) compared to roughly $47 (€38) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-6.92 (€-5.70). The journey takes 5h 52m versus 2h 56m 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.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:41 PM3h17Ghent7:58 PMDuisburg$1321One-way1 transfer
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4:41 PM3h17Ghent7:58 PMDuisburg$1321One-way1 transfer
Fastest
4:41 PM3h17Ghent7:58 PMDuisburg$1321One-way1 transfer
Other options
6:41 PM3h17Ghent9:58 PMDuisburg$1321One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Duisburg:
A bus is $71 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Duisburg costing on average $125 (€103).
A bus is $495 (€408) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ghent to Duisburg costing on average $549 (€452).
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 31m.
Bus takes on average 6h 22m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Gent, Ghent and arrive in Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz.
- Trains mostly depart from Ghent St Pieters and arrive in Duisburg Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, British Airways to go to Duisburg by flight.
- Travel with Eurostar, VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn to go to Duisburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Duisburg by bus.
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