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Trip Summary
3 trains operate daily from Essen to Duisburg. The train trip from Essen to Duisburg is usually about 12 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest FlixTrain train can get you there in as little as 11 minutes.
| Distance | 11 mi (17 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 11m |
| Lowest price | $4.44 |
| Trains per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | FlixTrain |
| Train lines | 1 |
What is the price of a train ticket from Essen to Duisburg?
In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Essen to Duisburg was $4.44. This is a fantastic deal for train travel. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to Duisburg if you book your train tickets at least 14 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra $4.44.
Monthly average prices
Which train should you take from Essen to Duisburg?
FlixTrain is the one and only train line which connects Essen to Duisburg. However, there are 3 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixTrain | 3 | 0h 12m | $9.35 |
Part of the FlixBus family, FlixTrain launched in 2018 to offer affordable and sustainable train travel in Germany. Its trains provide Wi-Fi, power outlets, air conditioning, onboard restrooms, and access to an entertainment portal full of movies, games, and music. In addition, each passenger gets a guaranteed seat, so you don't have to worry about standing in any aisles. FlixTrain operates 3 daily trips to Duisburg from Essen. The train usually departs from Essen Hbf in Essen and arrives at Otto-Keller-Straße 17 in Duisburg after about 0 hours and 12 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Essen to Duisburg tend to have the most passengers on Sunday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Sunday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Wednesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Essen at 12:00pm while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00pm. 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 3 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Essen to Duisburg.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Duisburg to Essen.
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 Essen?
Main departure station: Essen Hbf
There is one train station in Essen.
All train stations in Essen:
Essen Hbf
Where is the train station in Duisburg?
Main arrival station: Otto-Keller-Straße 17
Duisburg has one train station.
Train stations in Duisburg:
Otto-Keller-Straße 17
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