The average train between Essen and Duisburg takes 13 min and the fastest train takes 11 min. The train runs at least 8 times per hour from Essen to Duisburg. 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 Essen and Duisburg. The earliest departure is at 1:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:16 AM which arrives into Duisburg at 10:33 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 Essen station and arriving at Duisburg station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate Every 4 hours. The journey takes approximately 13 min.
Essen to Duisburg train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Duisburg train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.
Book your Essen to Duisburg train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Essen and Duisburg is 17.3 km. The road distance is 19 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Duisburg Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €3–15 and the journey takes 12 min. Six other operators also service this route.