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Compare bus, train, and flight for Rotterdam to Duisburg
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Duisburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$17 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Rotterdam to Duisburg:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Duisburg costing on average $62 (€51).
A bus is $593 (€481) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Duisburg costing on average $610 (€494).
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 41m.
Flight takes on average 8h 9m.
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How to get from Rotterdam to Duisburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Duisburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Amsterdam -> Prague)3:15 PM3h35Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)6:50 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
(Amsterdam -> Prague)3:15 PM3h35Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)6:50 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IC 2051 · ICE 1272:05 PM2h27Rotterdam Centraal4:32 PMDuisburg Hbf$721One-way1 transfer
Other options
IC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077 · 101319:15 AM2h44Rotterdam Centraal11:59 AMDuisburg Hbf$611One-way3 transfers
IC 1127 · IC 3525 · 20075 · 101278:15 AM2h44Rotterdam Centraal10:59 AMDuisburg Hbf$611One-way3 transfers
IC 1147 · IC 3545 · 20085 · 101471:15 PM2h44Rotterdam Centraal3:59 PMDuisburg Hbf$611One-way3 transfers
FlixBus5:20 AM2h35Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)7:55 AMDuisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz$251One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:50 AM3h25Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)12:15 PMDuisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz$371One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:50 PM4h15Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)10:05 PMDuisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz$471One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Duisburg:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Duisburg costing on average $62 (€51).
A bus is $593 (€481) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Duisburg costing on average $610 (€494).
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 41m.
Flight takes on average 8h 9m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Duisburg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rotterdam The Hague Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Duisburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Duisburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Duisburg by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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