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The cheapest and fastest trains from Duisburg to Dortmund

Showing times and prices for 17 Mar

Cheapest price

£6

Average price

£10

Fastest journey

35 m

Average duration

39 m

Trains per day

Distance

49 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Duisburg to Dortmund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Duisburg to Dortmund will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Duisburg for Dortmund every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 35 m .

The slowest trains will take 42 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Cheapest

FlixTrain

16:510h42

Duisburg Hbf

17:33Dortmund Hbf

£61One-way

0 changes

Cheapest

FlixTrain

08:510h40

Duisburg Hbf

09:31Dortmund Hbf

£61One-way

0 changes

ICE 1223

09:030h35

Duisburg Hbf

09:38Dortmund Hbf

£101One-way

0 changes

ICE 545

09:050h40

Duisburg Hbf

09:45Dortmund Hbf

£131One-way

0 changes

ICE 616

08:520h36

Duisburg Hbf

09:28Dortmund Hbf

£151One-way

0 changes

Duisburg to Dortmund train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday 17 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
FlixTrain FlixTrain FlixTrainFlixTrain	08:51 Duisburg Hbf	0h40	09:31 Dortmund Hbf	0 changesDirect
Deutsche Bahn ICE 616 Deutsche BahnICE 616	08:52 Duisburg Hbf	0h36	09:28 Dortmund Hbf	0 changesDirect
Deutsche Bahn ICE 1223 Deutsche BahnICE 1223	09:03 Duisburg Hbf	0h35	09:38 Dortmund Hbf	0 changesDirect
Deutsche Bahn ICE 545 Deutsche BahnICE 545	09:05 Duisburg Hbf	0h40	09:45 Dortmund Hbf	0 changesDirect
FlixTrain FlixTrain FlixTrainFlixTrain	16:51 Duisburg Hbf	0h42	17:33 Dortmund Hbf	0 changesDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Duisburg to Dortmund

Trains from Duisburg to Dortmund run on average 5 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

49 km

Average train duration

38m

Cheapest ticket price

£4

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

33m

First train

05:51

Last train

22:27

Price information

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and National Express trains Duisburg to Dortmund

You can travel by train between Duisburg and Dortmund with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and National Express for as low as £4. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains between Duisburg and Dortmund. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

Train information from Duisburg to Dortmund with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 34 min
Cheapest Price: £9
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 31 a day

Flixtrain GmbH is a German railway company owned by Flixmobility. FlixTrain already connects many cities in Germany with its green trains. The trains run on 100 percent renewable energy. Onboard facilities: FlixTrain trains are equipped with air conditioning, toilets, USB and sockets and have plenty of legroom. You will find free WiFi on most trains and a range of food and drinks is available. There is a standard ticket that guarantees you a seat. You can take luggage with you free of charge, provided it can be stowed in the luggage racks. Find the current FlixTrain timetable for your train from Duisburg to Dortmund at Omio and easily book FlixTrain train tickets online.

FlixTrain from Duisburg to Dortmund train information:

Average Duration: 33 min
Cheapest Price: £4
FlixTrain frequency: 1 a day

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 between Duisburg and Dortmund, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Duisburg to Dortmund train information with National Express:

Average Duration: 36 min
Cheapest Price: £15
National Express frequency: 16 a day

FAQs: Duisburg to Dortmund train

FAQs: Travel by train from Duisburg to Dortmund 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 Duisburg to Dortmund.

Cheap train tickets from Duisburg to Dortmund can start from as little as £4 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Duisburg to Dortmund is £11; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Duisburg to Dortmund is 33 min to travel the 30 mile long trip, with around there are 4 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Duisburg to Dortmund leaves at 00: 04. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Duisburg to Dortmund leaves at 23: 56.

Yes, there are 4 direct trains a day from Duisburg to Dortmund with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

Take the Duisburg to Dortmund train with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the trip between Duisburg and Dortmund as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 56.

When departing from Duisburg, you have various train station options to start your route from including Duisburg Hbf and Duisburg Schlenk station. When arriving in Dortmund, you can end your journey in train stations like Dortmund Hbf, Dortmund-Mengede station and Dortmund-Kley station.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Duisburg Hbf, which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Dortmund Hbf, located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Dortmund from Duisburg is worth doing with a journey time of 33 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Duisburg to Dortmund by train is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Dortmund from Duisburg including taking a train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Duisburg and Dortmund

Duisburg

Dortmund

The major train station for departures in Duisburg is Duisburg Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Duisburg Hbf for your trip from Duisburg to Dortmund.

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