The average train between Rotterdam and Duisburg takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam and Duisburg. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Duisburg at 11:04 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Duisburg. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Duisburg station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Rotterdam to Duisburg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Duisburg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.
Book your Rotterdam to Duisburg train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Rotterdam and Duisburg is 166.8 km. The road distance is 211 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Duisburg Hbf via Utrecht Centraal in around 2h 40m.