The average train between Heidelberg and Duisburg takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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 4 hours between Heidelberg and Duisburg. The earliest departure is at 3:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 5:13 PM which arrives into Duisburg at 7:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 2m • 1 change
2h 26m • 1 change
2h 32m • 1 change
2h 26m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Heidelberg to Duisburg? 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 Heidelberg to Duisburg. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Duisburg station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Heidelberg to Duisburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Duisburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.
Book your Heidelberg to Duisburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Heidelberg and Duisburg is 263.2 km. The road distance is 318 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Duisburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €55–110 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route once daily.