The average train between Düsseldorf and Ruhr takes 35 min and the fastest train takes 27 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Düsseldorf to Ruhr. 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 Düsseldorf and Ruhr. The earliest departure is at 3:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Düsseldorf is at 2:56 PM which arrives into Ruhr at 3:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 35 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
44 min • 1 change
39 min • 1 change
46 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Düsseldorf to Ruhr. However, there are services departing from Düsseldorf station and arriving at Ruhr station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 min.
Düsseldorf to Ruhr train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Düsseldorf Hbf station.
Düsseldorf to Ruhr train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Duisburg Karlstr. station.
The distance between Düsseldorf and Ruhr is 25.7 km. The road distance is 28 km.
Rheinbahn AG operates a subway from D-Steinstraße U to Duisburg König-Heinrich-Platz every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €6–9 and the journey takes 53 min. DVG also services this route hourly.
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