- Distance: 18.8 km
- Duration: 13 min
The average train between Duisburg and Essen takes 13 min and the fastest train takes 10 min. The train runs at least 9 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 10 minutes between Duisburg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Duisburg is at 9:52 AM which arrives into Essen at 10:03 AM. 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 10 minutes, and operate 5 times a day. 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 Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
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 30 minutes. Tickets cost €3–15 and the journey takes 12 min. Five other operators also service this route.
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