Cologne to Duisburg train
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Fastest train times from Cologne to Duisburg
Fastest Journey
34 m
Average
44 m
Trains per day
105
Distance
57 km
Of the 105 trains that leave Cologne for Duisburg every day 98 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Cologne to Duisburg
 | Distance | 35 miles |
 | Average train duration | 36 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £6 (€7) |
 | Train frequency | 107 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 88 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, Thalys or National Express |
Trains from Cologne to Duisburg cover the 35 miles long route taking on average 36 min with our travel partners like FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, Thalys or National Express. Normally, there are 107 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as £3, but the average price of train tickets is £6. Travellers depart most frequently from Köln Hbf and arrive in Duisburg Hbf.
Train providers: Deutsche Bahn, Thalys and National Express trains Cologne to Duisburg
Find the best trains from Cologne to Duisburg with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn, Thalys and National Express from £3. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance train provider operating over 550 trains per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates train services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express trains have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most trains come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your train from Cologne to Duisburg, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.
Cologne to Duisburg train information with National Express:
- Average Duration: 52 min
- National Express frequency: 49 a day
Thalys is a French-Belgian high-speed train company that connects the main capital cities. For your next train from Cologne to Duisburg with Thalys, you can choose from these different ticket fares: Standard Mini, Standard, Comfort and Premium.
Save time and money by searching for and booking your Thalys train to Duisburg from Cologne online with Omio! If you’re looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest Thalys train to Duisburg from Cologne, Omio can help you out every step of the way. Check current Thalys train timetables for the ideal departure and arrival times, compare the best connections for the 35 miles (56 km) journey to Duisburg from Cologne as well as ticket information for the train (such as luggage policy and amenities offered onboard), and then book a cheap train ticket – all in one convenient place. If you are using the Omio app to search for trains between Cologne and Duisburg, you can check straight away if the Thalys ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when travelling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the train station. Buy your official Thalys Cologne to Duisburg train tickets online on Omio quickly and easily and enjoy the travel experience!
Thalys from Cologne to Duisburg train information:
- Average Duration: 41 min
- Thalys frequency: 3 a day
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main operator of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train to Duisburg from Cologne. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
Cologne to Duisburg train information with Deutsche Bahn:
- Average Duration: 40 min
- Average Price: £15
- Deutsche Bahn frequency: 34 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Cologne to Duisburg
When departing from Cologne, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Köln Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz and Köln/Bonn Flughafen. When arriving in Duisburg, you can end your trip in train stations like Duisburg Hbf, Duisburg-Buchholz and Duisburg-Meiderich Süd.
Omio customers book a train from Köln Hbf to Duisburg Hbf most frequently for this route.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Köln Hbf, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Duisburg Hbf, located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre.
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S-Bahn lines: S6, S11, S12, S19
Bus lines: 172, 173
Train lines: ICE, IC, EC, FLX, RE, RB
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