What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Duisburg?

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Duisburg is to bus which costs €17 - €29 and takes 2h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Duisburg?

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Duisburg is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Duisburg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Duisburg central train station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Duisburg?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Duisburg. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Duisburg Hbf via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Duisburg?

The distance between Rotterdam and Duisburg is 202 km. The road distance is 200.1 km.

How do I travel from Rotterdam to Duisburg without a car?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Duisburg without a car is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs €17 - €29.

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Duisburg?

The bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Duisburg central train station takes 2h 35m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Duisburg bus from?

Rotterdam to Duisburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Duisburg train from?

Rotterdam to Duisburg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Duisburg?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Duisburg is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs €17 - €29. Alternatively, you can train via Utrecht, which costs €23 - €50 and takes 2h 40m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Duisburg bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Duisburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Duisburg central train station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Duisburg train arrive?

Rotterdam to Duisburg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Duisburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Duisburg is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Rotterdam to Duisburg.

How do I get a train ticket from Rotterdam to Duisburg?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Duisburg?

Book your Rotterdam to Duisburg bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Duisburg by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Duisburg central train stationbus N885 / ...
2h 35m
€17–29
Train via Utrecht
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duisburg Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 40m
€23–48
Drive 200.1 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Duisburgcar 200.1 km
2h 7m
€36–52
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2h 32m
€141–334
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlotrain Intercity
4h 26m
€35–95

Rotterdam to Duisburg by bus

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Distance: 201.8 km
Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Duisburg, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Duisburg central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €17–29 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Duisburg Hbf via Utrecht Centraal in around 2h 40m.

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