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Trip Summary
There are 9 daily trains from Duisburg to Elst. Traveling by train from Duisburg to Elst usually takes around 2 hours and 3 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can make the trip in one hour and 19 minutes.
| Distance | 52 mi (83 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 19m |
| Lowest price | $29.25 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Duisburg to Elst?
2 train services operate from Duisburg to Elst. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 9 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 9 | 1h 51m | $43.87 |
| Non-federally owned railway company | 3 | 2h 16m | $43.07 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Duisburg to Elst start from $29, and on average cost . Daily there are 9 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Elst. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Duisburg leaves from Duisburg-Meiderich Süd and 2 other stations. And in Elst trains arrive at Train Station .
From Duisburg to Elst train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 1 hours and 51 minutes. If you are looking to get to Elst faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 19 minutes.
Non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Duisburg to Elst start from $43, and on average cost . Daily there are 3 Non-federally owned railway company schedules to Elst. Non-federally owned railway company in Duisburg leaves from Duisburg-Meiderich Süd and 2 other stations. And in Elst trains arrive at Train Station .
From Duisburg to Elst train travel on Non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 16 minutes. If you are looking to get to Elst faster, Non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 19 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Duisburg to Elst. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Duisburg at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 9 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Elst to Duisburg.
City Information
Duisburg
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Duisburg is located at the junction of the Rhine and Ruhr rivers in western Germany. Duisburg's harbor is the largest inland port in the world, with 21 docks in total. The Innenhafen, or Inner Harbor, used to be the center of the city's industry but today is a center for dining and nightlife. Make a point to stroll along the marina to check out the many kinds of boats, relax in one of the green spaces, and of course, stop in one of the many restaurants for a delicious dinner.
In the Meiderich district, make sure to check out the Landschaftspark Duisburg Nord. This industrial steelworks complex had gone disused since 1985 before its reinvention into a public park. The unique complex includes trails along what used to be sewer systems, a viewing tower made from the blast furnace, and even a scuba diving center in what originally was a gasometer. Kaiserberg, on the other hand, is a more traditional park that is home to both a zoo and a botanical garden.
Hundreds of bus and train routes to Duisburg make the city extremely accessible. Train companies, including Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain, provide rail travel, and FlixBus provides the bulk of Duisburg's bus service. This means Berlin, Hamburg, Paris, and more cities across Europe are within just a short bus or train ride from Duisburg.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Duisburg?
Main departure station: Duisburg-Meiderich Ost
Duisburg has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Elst.
All train stations in Duisburg:
Duisburg-Meiderich Ost
Duisburg-Obermeiderich
Duisburg-Meiderich Süd
Where is the train station in Elst?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Elst has one train station.
Train stations in Elst:
Train Station
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