- Must visit
Kunstpalast
Leading contemporary art museum in the Ehrenhof complex, with major 20th-century and modern works in a striking cultural setting.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£4
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£5
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
11 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
12 m
Trains on 05 Sept
5
Distance
23 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Duisburg to Düsseldorf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Duisburg to Düsseldorf will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 5 trains from Duisburg to Düsseldorf, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 23 km distance in an average of 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 12 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Duisburg to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, while a coach costs an average of £13.
Distance: 23 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£4 Average Price Cheapest | £13 Average Price | £4 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
43m Average total duration Fastest 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Duisburg to Düsseldorf:
A train is £10 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Duisburg to Düsseldorf costing on average £13.
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Coach takes on average 31m.
The journey is about 18m faster (13m by train vs 31m by car) and roughly £0.37 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£4 vs £4). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Eurobahn.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Duisburg to Düsseldorf trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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ICE 942 | Delayed 14:04 13:50Duisburg Hbf | 0h18 | 14:20 14:20Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 18:19 Duisburg Hbf | 0h12 | 18:31 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 21:12 Duisburg Hbf | 0h13 | 21:25 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
![]() | 11:19 Duisburg | 0h11 | 11:30 Düsseldorf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:04 Duisburg | 0h12 | 12:16 Düsseldorf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:26 Duisburg | 0h12 | 12:38 Düsseldorf | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Duisburg to Düsseldorf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 23 km distance in 11m.
Distance 23 km |
Average train duration 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 11m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
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Leading contemporary art museum in the Ehrenhof complex, with major 20th-century and modern works in a striking cultural setting.
Important collection of modern and contemporary art, including painting, sculpture and installation, housed in a landmark black-granite building.
Gallery for post-war and contemporary art in a former parliament building. Worth visiting for its focused exhibitions and riverside location.
The historic old town by the Rhine, packed with lanes, churches and squares. Ideal for wandering, architecture and a lively sense of local life.
Popular riverfront promenade for walking and cycling, linking the old town with modern districts and offering broad Rhine views.
Elegant boulevard famed for its broad canal, mature trees and high-end shops. Even without shopping, it is one of the city’s classic walks.
Rye bread spread with savoury minced pork and onions. A classic Rhineland pub snack, especially associated with Düsseldorf breweries.
Blood sausage served with apple sauce and mashed potatoes. A traditional Rhineland comfort dish found in breweries and home cooking.
Slow-cooked beef in a dark raisin sauce with potato dumplings or red cabbage. A festive Rhineland speciality popular in Düsseldorf.
Long-running brewery restaurant known for fresh Altbier, roast pork, sausages and hearty local fare near the old town.
Historic Altstadt brewery serving classic Rhineland dishes and its own Altbier in a lively, traditional beer hall setting.
Traditional brewery venue pouring Schumacher Alt and serving substantial Düsseldorf classics in a convivial, wood-panelled setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local transit is efficient and fairly priced for city breaks.
Service is usually not included. Round up in cafés and taxis, or tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service.
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Düsseldorf Hbf -> Steinstraße/Königsallee, Düsseldorf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Duisburg to Düsseldorf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Düsseldorf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Duisburg to Düsseldorf trains use the Duisburg Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Use this guide to compare Duisburg and Düsseldorf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Duisburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bellagio, Restaurant Mediteran, Café Dobbelstein, Da Roberto
Wi-Fi is available at Duisburg Hbf. ATMs are available at Duisburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Duisburg Hbf. Information desks are available at Duisburg Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Duisburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Duisburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Duisburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Duisburg Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Ibis, Plaza, Mercure, Hotel Goldener Hahn.
Rheinhausen is 5 km from Duisburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Rheinhausen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Arcadas Grill, Mykonos Grill Pizzeria, Eis-Café Romeo, Tor 6
Wi-Fi is available at Rheinhausen. ATMs are available at Rheinhausen.
Ticket office support is available at Rheinhausen. Information desks are available at Rheinhausen.
Luggage storage is available at Rheinhausen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rheinhausen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rheinhausen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rheinhausen.
Nearby hotels include Belweder.
Duisburg-Buchholz is 5 km from Duisburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Duisburg-Buchholz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Eiscafe deNard, Pizzeria Presto, Imbiss Zilan, Ristorante Pinocchio
Wi-Fi is available at Duisburg-Buchholz. ATMs are available at Duisburg-Buchholz.
Ticket office support is available at Duisburg-Buchholz. Information desks are available at Duisburg-Buchholz.
Luggage storage is available at Duisburg-Buchholz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Duisburg-Buchholz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Duisburg-Buchholz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Duisburg-Buchholz.
Nearby hotels include Haus Scheuten Hotel.
Düsseldorf Hbf is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Zaxopondeiva Cafe, Lauren's Cafe, China Imbiss, Fu chu yuan
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Lindenhof, Hotel Batavia, Sir Astor, Lady Astor.
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal is 6 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: L'Osteria, Bauernstube Deppe, Luxor Grill, McDonald's
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel, Lindner Airport, Hotel Maritim.
Düsseldorf-Benrath is 9 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf-Benrath has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Asia Thai, Cafe Kalusch, Ballon, La Corte
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf-Benrath. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf-Benrath.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf-Benrath. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf-Benrath.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf-Benrath. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf-Benrath: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf-Benrath: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf-Benrath.
Nearby hotels include Schloß Hotel Benrath, Hotel Waldesruh.
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