- Must visit
Museum der Deutschen Binnenschifffahrt
Major local museum on German inland shipping with historic vessels and hands-on displays in a former bathing hall and harbour setting.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£29
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£42
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 37 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 12 m
Trains on 18 Sept
7
Distance
135 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Utrecht to Duisburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Utrecht to Duisburg will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 7 trains from Utrecht to Duisburg, including 7 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 135 km distance in an average of 2 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 36 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 Utrecht to Duisburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 23m. 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 coach costs an average of £17, while a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 135 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£36 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest | £28 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Utrecht to Duisburg:
A coach is £19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Duisburg costing on average £36.
Other travel options to Duisburg take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 10m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (1h 53m by train vs 1h 57m by car). Tickets start at around £36 compared to roughly £28 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Utrecht to Duisburg trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 3015+ 20011 | 5:53 Utrecht Centraal | 2h22 | 8:15 Duisburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 121 | Delayed 7:04 Utrecht Centraal | 1h28 | 6:34 6:34Duisburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3521 · 20073 · 10123 | 7:24 Utrecht Centraal | 2h35 | 9:59 Duisburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 3223+ 20015 | 8:04 Utrecht Centraal | 2h11 | 10:15 Duisburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 225 | On time 9:02 Utrecht Centraal | 1h30 | 10:32 Duisburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3227+ 20017 | 9:06 Utrecht Centraal | 2h09 | 11:15 Duisburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 3529 · 20077 · 10131 | 9:24 Utrecht Centraal | 2h35 | 11:59 Duisburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 3231+ 20019 | 10:04 Utrecht Centraal | 2h11 | 12:15 Duisburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 123 | On time 11:02 Utrecht Centraal | 1h30 | 12:32 Duisburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3235+ 20021 | 11:06 Utrecht Centraal | 2h09 | 13:15 Duisburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 3537 · 20081 · 10139 | 11:24 Utrecht Centraal | 2h35 | 13:59 Duisburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 3239+ 20023 | 12:04 Utrecht Centraal | 2h11 | 14:15 Duisburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 125 | On time 13:04 Utrecht Centraal | 1h28 | 14:32 Duisburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3243+ 20025 | 13:07 Utrecht Centraal | 2h08 | 15:15 Duisburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 3545 · 20085 · 10147 | 13:24 Utrecht Centraal | 2h35 | 15:59 Duisburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 3247+ 20027 | 14:04 Utrecht Centraal | 2h11 | 16:15 Duisburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 127 | On time 15:04 Utrecht Centraal | 1h28 | 16:32 Duisburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3251+ 20029 | 15:07 Utrecht Centraal | 2h08 | 17:15 Duisburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 3553 · 20089 · 10155 | 15:24 Utrecht Centraal | 2h35 | 17:59 Duisburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 3255+ 20031 | 16:04 Utrecht Centraal | 2h11 | 18:15 Duisburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 129 | On time 17:04 Utrecht Centraal | 1h28 | 18:32 Duisburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3259+ 20033 | 17:07 Utrecht Centraal | 2h08 | 19:15 Duisburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 3561 · 20093 · 10163 | 17:24 Utrecht Centraal | 2h35 | 19:59 Duisburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 3263+ 20035 | 18:04 Utrecht Centraal | 2h11 | 20:15 Duisburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 221 | 19:04 Utrecht Centraal | 1h28 | 20:32 Duisburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3267+ 20037 | 19:07 Utrecht Centraal | 2h08 | 21:15 Duisburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 3569 · 20097 · 10171 | 19:24 Utrecht Centraal | 2h35 | 21:59 Duisburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 3071+ 20039 | 19:54 Utrecht Centraal | 2h21 | 22:15 Duisburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 3573 · 20099 · 10175 | 20:24 Utrecht Centraal | 2h35 | 22:59 Duisburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 60403 | On time 21:32 Utrecht Centraal | 1h32 | 23:04 Duisburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3079+ 20043 | 21:54 Utrecht Centraal | 2h21 | 0:15 Duisburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 3585 · 20065 · 10107 | 23:24 Utrecht Centraal | 6h35 | 5:59 Duisburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Utrecht to Duisburg run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 22:56. The fastest train covers the 135 km distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 135 km |
Average train duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 28m |
First train 0:08 |
Last train 22:56 |
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Discover the best of Duisburg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Duisburg trip today.
Major local museum on German inland shipping with historic vessels and hands-on displays in a former bathing hall and harbour setting.
Contemporary art venue in a former grain mill at the Inner Harbour. It is known for changing exhibitions in distinctive industrial spaces.
Regional cultural history museum with archaeology, local history and changing exhibitions in a central location near the Inner Harbour.
Former ironworks transformed into a public park with walking routes, light installations and dramatic industrial scenery day and night.
Revitalised dock district with promenades, modern architecture, museums and waterside paths. Ideal for an easy walk near the centre.
Large city forest and recreation area with lakes, trails and viewpoints. A local favourite for walks, cycling and a quieter side of Duisburg.
A hearty Rhineland potato mash mixed with apple sauce and served with black pudding. It is a classic Lower Rhine comfort dish found around Duisburg.
Smoked blood sausage from the Ruhr and Lower Rhine, usually served with sauerkraut and mashed potatoes. It is a long-standing regional pub staple.
Marinated herring fillets in a sweet-sour sauce, often served with potatoes. It reflects the strong influence of nearby Rhineland home cooking.
Established fine-dining option focusing on modern European dishes with careful presentation in an elegant, quieter setting.
Traditional brewery-style restaurant serving Rhineland and German classics in a relaxed, historic setting by Duisburg Inner Harbour.
Reliable traditional German venue known for schnitzel, grills and generous portions in a casual local atmosphere.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, while local transport and everyday costs stay fairly manageable for visitors.
Service is not usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis, and tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service, usually handed directly to staff.
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Duisburg Hbf -> König-Heinrich-Platz, Duisburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Utrecht to Duisburg 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 Duisburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Utrecht to Duisburg trains use the Utrecht Centraal to Duisburg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Utrecht and Duisburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Utrecht Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant De Rechtbank, Humphrey's Utrecht
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Utrecht Centraal. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Utrecht Centraal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Utrecht Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Utrecht Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Utrecht Centraal: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Crowne Plaza Utrecht, NH Utrecht, Park Plaza Utrecht.
Utrecht Overvecht is 2 km from Utrecht city centre. Public transport options include:
Utrecht Overvecht has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Utrecht Overvecht.
ATMs are available at Utrecht Overvecht.
Available at Utrecht Overvecht: Parking.
Available at Utrecht Overvecht: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Utrecht Overvecht.
Utrecht Leidsche Rijn is 3 km from Utrecht city centre. Public transport options include:
Utrecht Leidsche Rijn has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn.
ATMs are available at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn.
Available at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn: Parking.
Available at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn.
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.
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