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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Gelsenkirchen (ZOB) | Hbf | Cheapest | ||||
 | Train | Gelsenkirchen Hbf | Duisburg Hbf | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Gelsenkirchen (ZOB) | Hbf | No tags | ||||
| Train | Gelsenkirchen Hbf | Duisburg Hbf | No tags | ||||
| Train | Gelsenkirchen Hbf | Duisburg Hbf | No tags |
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Get from Gelsenkirchen to Duisburg
The journey takes about 29 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 128, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gelsenkirchen to Duisburg by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Duisburg?
The cheapest train tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Duisburg start from R 128. The average price for this train route is around R 305. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Gelsenkirchen to Duisburg?
The average train journey time from Gelsenkirchen to Duisburg is 29m, covering a distance of 24 km. The quickest train can get you there in 17m and is operated by FlixTrain.
Which train operators serve the Gelsenkirchen to Duisburg route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 3 trains available per day, including services from FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Gelsenkirchen to Duisburg?
The earliest train from Gelsenkirchen to Duisburg departs at 13:48. And the latest train departs at 20:45.
Which is the best train operator from Gelsenkirchen to Duisburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Gelsenkirchen to Duisburg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Gelsenkirchen to Duisburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Gelsenkirchen to Duisburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Gelsenkirchen to Duisburg was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of R 115To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Duisburg as early as possible.
