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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Duisburg to Essen

Composite routes from Duisburg to Essen

Cheapest
16 min
Car
21 km.
from $1

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 2
FlixBus
Website
DB Bus
Website
FlixBus
Website
20 min
Every 2 hours
$5.73–$8.27
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
DB Bus
Website
45 min
4 times a day
$5.85–$7.63
+49 30 311682904
+49 30 311682904
Call
Train operators
Found: 5
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
National Express
Website
Flixtrain
Website
Eurostar
Website
12 min
Twice daily
$24.17–$57.25
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
11 min
Hourly
$24.17–$27.99
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
18 min
Every 20 minutes
$8.91–$13.99
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
Call
National Express
Website
10 min
Every 20 minutes
$7.00–$10.18
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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Flixtrain
Website
11 min
3 times a day
$1.65–$2.54
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
34 min
5 times a day
$1.50
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Duisburg to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Duisburg to Essen is to rideshare which costs $1.28 and takes 34 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Duisburg to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Duisburg to Essen is to train which takes 11 min and costs $1.41 - $48.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Duisburg and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Duisburg central train station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between Duisburg and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Duisburg Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Duisburg to Essen?

The distance between Duisburg and Essen is 19 km. The road distance is 23.1 km.

How do I travel from Duisburg to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Duisburg to Essen without a car is to train which takes 11 min and costs $1.41 - $48.91 .

How long does it take to get from Duisburg to Essen?

The train from Duisburg Hbf to Essen Hbf takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Duisburg to Essen bus from?

Duisburg to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Duisburg central train station.

Where do I catch the Duisburg to Essen train from?

Duisburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Duisburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Duisburg to Essen?

The best way to get from Duisburg to Essen is to train which takes 11 min and costs $1.41 - $48.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4.89 - $7.07 and takes 20 min.

Where does the Duisburg to Essen bus arrive?

Duisburg to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Duisburg to Essen train arrive?

Duisburg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Duisburg to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Duisburg to Essen is 23 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Duisburg to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Duisburg to Essen?

Book your Duisburg to Essen train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

How do I get a bus ticket from Duisburg to Essen?

Book your Duisburg to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.

Can I share a ride from Duisburg to Essen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Duisburg and Essen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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