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Compare train and bus for Malmö to Duisburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malmö to Duisburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of CHF59 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF59, while a bus costs an average of CHF102.
Distance: 385 miles (620 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF59 Average price Cheapest | CHF102 Average price | CHF212 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 41m Average total duration Fastest 9h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 10m Average total duration 13h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Duisburg:
A train is CHF43 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Malmö to Duisburg costing on average CHF102.
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 10m.
Tickets start at around CHF59 compared to roughly CHF212 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF153. The journey takes 9h 11m versus 8h 16m 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 Malmö to Duisburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Malmö to Duisburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:00 AM19h20Malmö5:20 AMDuisburgCHF441One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
10:00 AM19h20Malmö5:20 AMDuisburgCHF441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:55 PM15h07Malmö11:02 AMDuisburgCHF511One-way0 transfers
Other options
8:55 PM19h07Malmö4:02 PMDuisburgCHF621One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Duisburg:
A train is CHF43 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Malmö to Duisburg costing on average CHF102.
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 10m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Malmö and Duisburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Malmö Centralstation and arrive in Duisburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Malmö, Norra Vallgatan and arrive in Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Duisburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Duisburg by train.
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