The average train between Duisburg and Essen takes 13 min and the fastest train takes 11 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Duisburg to Essen. 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 15 minutes between Duisburg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 11:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Duisburg is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:27 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 13 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Duisburg station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Every 4 hours. The journey takes approximately 13 min.
Duisburg to Essen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Duisburg to Essen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Duisburg to Essen train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Duisburg and Essen is 17.3 km. The road distance is 19 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Duisburg Hbf to Essen Hbf every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €3–13 and the journey takes 11 min. Six other operators also service this route.