Trains tickets from Essen to Duisburg

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: HBF
    Arrival time: May 17 at
    Destination city: Duisburg
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: HBF
    Arrival time: May 17 at
    Destination city: Duisburg
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Central Train Station
    Arrival time: May 17 at
    Destination city: Duisburg
    Destination location: Duisburg Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: HBF
    Arrival time: May 17 at
    Destination city: Duisburg
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Central Train Station
    Arrival time: May 17 at
    Destination city: Duisburg
    Destination location: Duisburg Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Duisburg.

Bus
Average Price$9 - $9Average Duration25m
0kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$6 - $23Average Duration12m
0kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$4 - $9Average Duration20m
1kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Essen to Duisburg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Duisburg. The journey takes about 12 minutes and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day
12mAverage Duration
$6Cheapest ticket
0kgCO₂ emissions

Train Essen to Duisburg: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$7
Average train trip duration12m
Number of daily trains6
Earliest train departure6:00am
Distance11 miles (17 km)
Latest train departure8:50pm

Essen to Duisburg Train

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Essen to Duisburg was searched and found on May 15, 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 train tickets from Essen to Duisburg, as early as possible.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Essen to Duisburg is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Duisburg you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Essen and Duisburg, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Essen to Duisburg.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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Train from Duisburg to Essen

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