How to travel from Magdeburg to Duisburg

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Magdeburg to Duisburg

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Magdeburg to Duisburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, while a flight costs an average of $675.

Distance: 213 miles (343 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Magdeburg to Duisburg is a bus with an average price of $56 (€46).

This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Duisburg:

A bus is $64 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Duisburg costing on average $121 (€99).

A bus is $619 (€506) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Magdeburg to Duisburg costing on average $675 (€552).

The fastest way to travel from Magdeburg to Duisburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 23m.

Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 2m.

Bus takes on average 7h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Magdeburg and Duisburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Magdeburg to Duisburg among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 2h 17m sooner (2h 23m by flight vs 4h 40m by car). Tickets start at around $675 (€552) compared to roughly $75 (€61) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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How to get from Magdeburg to Duisburg by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Magdeburg to Duisburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    12:55 PM6h25
    Magdeburg
    7:20 PMDuisburg
    $491One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    12:55 PM6h25
    Magdeburg
    7:20 PMDuisburg
    $491One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    12:55 PM6h25
    Magdeburg
    7:20 PMDuisburg
    $491One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Magdeburg 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 Magdeburg to Duisburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Magdeburg and Duisburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Magdeburg to Duisburg is a bus with an average price of $56 (€46).

This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Duisburg:

A bus is $64 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Duisburg costing on average $121 (€99).

A bus is $619 (€506) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Magdeburg to Duisburg costing on average $675 (€552).

The fastest way to travel from Magdeburg to Duisburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 23m.

Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 2m.

Bus takes on average 7h 5m.

The distance from Magdeburg to Duisburg is approximately 213 miles (343 km).
The average frequency per day from Magdeburg to Duisburg is:
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Magdeburg and Duisburg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Magdeburg to Duisburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Magdeburg, ZOB and arrive in Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz.
  • Trains mostly depart from Magdeburg Hbf and arrive in Duisburg Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Magdeburg to Duisburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti to go to Duisburg by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Duisburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, WestfalenBahn to go to Duisburg by train.
Omio customers who travel from Magdeburg to Duisburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, Munich, Hamburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Duisburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Duisburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days in Duisburg is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord, the Inner Harbor, and the Duisburg Zoo, while also allowing time to enjoy local dining and culture.

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