The average train between Duisburg and Rotterdam takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Duisburg to Rotterdam. 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 3 hours between Duisburg and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Duisburg is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Duisburg to Rotterdam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Duisburg to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Duisburg station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Duisburg to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Duisburg to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.
Book your Duisburg to Rotterdam train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Duisburg and Rotterdam is 166.8 km. The road distance is 211 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Duisburg Hbf to Utrecht Centraal every 3 hours. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 1h 33m.