How to travel from Rotterdam to Duisburg

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Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $26.

Distance: 103 miles (167 km)

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$18

Average price

Cheapest

$60

Average price

3h 48m

Average total duration

3h 18m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 9m

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Fastest

2h 39m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Rotterdam to Duisburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
08:50AM3h25
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
12:15PMDuisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz
$171One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Regiojet(Amsterdam -> Prague)
03:15PM3h35
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
06:50PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
$111One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnIC 2835 · ICE 123
10:20AM2h19
Rotterdam Centraal
12:39PMDuisburg Hbf
$641One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077 · 10131
09:15AM2h44
Rotterdam Centraal
11:59AMDuisburg Hbf
$641One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2827 · ICE 225
08:20AM2h19
Rotterdam Centraal
10:39AMDuisburg Hbf
$641One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 1139 · IC 3537 · 20081 · 10139
11:15AM2h44
Rotterdam Centraal
01:59PMDuisburg Hbf
$641One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:50PM4h15
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
10:05PMDuisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz
$211One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:20AM2h35
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
07:55AMDuisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz
$171One-way
0 transfers
Cityflyer (British Airways 2)BA4453+British AirwaysBA938
12:40PM7h10
Rotterdam The Hague Airport
07:50PMDusseldorf Airport
$7661One-way
1 transfer
Cityflyer (British Airways 2)BA4451+British AirwaysBA934
09:35AM5h35
Rotterdam The Hague Airport
03:10PMDusseldorf Airport
$9411One-way
1 transfer
Cityflyer (British Airways 2)BA4451+British AirwaysBA998
09:35AM6h55
Rotterdam The Hague Airport
04:30PMCologne Bonn Airport
$10721One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Duisburg.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Rotterdam and Duisburg including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Duisburg is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

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

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Duisburg costing on average $26 (€21).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Duisburg is by train with an average journey time of 2h 19m.

Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 35m.

The distance from Rotterdam to Duisburg is approximately 103 miles (167 km).
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Duisburg is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rotterdam to Duisburg:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rotterdam to Duisburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Duisburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Duisburg by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Rotterdam to Duisburg:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ourbus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam 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.
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