The average train between Cologne and Duisburg takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 32 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Cologne to Duisburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Cologne and Duisburg. The earliest departure is at 12:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Duisburg at 1:13 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cologne station and arriving at Duisburg station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.
Cologne to Duisburg train services, operated by National Express, depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Duisburg train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Duisburg train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and FlixTrain GmbH.
The distance between Cologne and Duisburg is 57 km. The road distance is 62 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Duisburg Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €11–45 and the journey takes 33 min. Three other operators also service this route.