How far is Duisburg from Cologne by coach?

The distance between Cologne and Duisburg by coach is approximately 36 miles (57 km).

Is there a way to reach Duisburg from Cologne without a car?

The best way to go from Cologne to Duisburg without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Cologne to Duisburg from £4 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Cologne to Duisburg on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:30	Bensberg Busbahnhof	1h 55m	07:25	Duisburg	Cheapest
Bus	04:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 30m	05:35	Duisburg	Fastest
Bus	06:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 45m	08:05	Duisburg	No tags
Bus	09:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 40m	11:05	Duisburg	No tags
Bus	15:15	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 55m	17:10	Duisburg	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Duisburg on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:30	Bensberg Busbahnhof	1h 55m	07:25	Duisburg	Cheapest
Bus	05:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 25m	06:55	Duisburg	Fastest
Bus	04:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 30m	05:35	Duisburg	No tags
Bus	06:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 45m	08:05	Duisburg	No tags
Bus	09:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 40m	11:05	Duisburg	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Duisburg on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 45m	08:05	Duisburg	Cheapest
Bus	05:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 25m	06:55	Duisburg	Fastest
Bus	04:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 30m	05:35	Duisburg	No tags
Bus	09:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 40m	11:05	Duisburg	No tags
Bus	15:15	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 55m	17:10	Duisburg	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Duisburg on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 45m	08:05	Duisburg	Cheapest
Bus	05:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 25m	06:55	Duisburg	Fastest
Bus	04:05	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 30m	05:35	Duisburg	No tags
Bus	09:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 40m	11:05	Duisburg	No tags
Bus	15:15	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 55m	17:10	Duisburg	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Duisburg on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:30	Bensberg Busbahnhof	1h 55m	07:25	Duisburg	Cheapest
Bus	21:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 30m	23:10	Duisburg	Fastest
Bus	09:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 40m	11:05	Duisburg	No tags
Bus	15:15	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 55m	17:10	Duisburg	No tags
Bus	17:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 50m	19:20	Duisburg	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Cologne to Duisburg

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Duisburg. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day

50mAverage duration

36 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£7 - £22	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£7 - £57	Average duration42m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£3 - £11	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Duisburg?

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Stops in Duisburg

A
Hbf
Kammerstraße, 47057 Duisburg, Germany
B
Mercatorstraße
Mercatorstraße 80, 47051 Duisburg, Germany
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FlixBus

3.5/511,396 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11396 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Cologne to Duisburg

How far is Duisburg from Cologne by coach?
The distance between Cologne and Duisburg by coach is approximately 36 miles (57 km).
Is there a way to reach Duisburg from Cologne without a car?
The best way to go from Cologne to Duisburg without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

20/11

£5

21/11

£6

Today

£5

23/11

£5

24/11

£4

25/11

£4

26/11

£4

27/11

£4

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Duisburg was searched and found on 25 Nov 2025 with a price of £4

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Duisburg as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £4 to £11 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Duisburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £4, which is on 2025-11-25.