The train between Duisburg and Essen takes 12 min. The train service runs several times per day 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 twice daily between Duisburg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 8:03 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Duisburg is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:15 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 12 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 twice daily, and operate Every 4 hours. The journey takes approximately 12 min.
Duisburg to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Duisburg to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Duisburg to Essen train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
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. Six other operators also service this route.