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Compare train and bus for Lille to Duisburg
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lille to Duisburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł 210 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł 210, while a train costs an average of zł 464.
Distance: 170 miles (274 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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zł 210 Average price Cheapest | zł 464 Average price | zł 232 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Compare the available ways to get from Lille to Duisburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Duisburg:
A bus is zł 255 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Duisburg costing on average zł 464.
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
Tickets start at around zł 210 compared to roughly zł 232 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł 22. The journey takes 5h 55m versus 3h 55m 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 Lille to Duisburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lille to Duisburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

9:50 AM 5h45 Lille 3:35 PM Duisburg zł 91 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

9:50 AM 5h45 Lille 3:35 PM Duisburg zł 91 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

9:50 AM 5h45 Lille 3:35 PM Duisburg zł 91 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

1:30 PM 8h05 Lille 9:35 PM Duisburg zł 150 1 One-way 0 transfers
8:25 AM 6h15 Lille 2:40 PM Duisburg zł 248 1 One-way 0 transfers
7:25 AM 6h15 Lille 1:40 PM Duisburg zł 334 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Duisburg:
A bus is zł 255 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Duisburg costing on average zł 464.
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Duisburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lille-Europe and arrive in Duisburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Regionalbahn, Regional, Intercity to go to Duisburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Duisburg by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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