Train from Cologne to Duisburg: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Cologne to Duisburg on 12 January
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      Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 20:43 CET.

      Compare 3 ways to travel from Cologne to Duisburg

      We recommend carpooling

      Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Duisburg. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

      6carpool per day
      50mAverage duration
      36 milesDistance
      2kgCO₂ emissions
      Bus
      		Average price£7 - £17Average duration1h 40m
      2kg CO₂e
      Train
      		Average price£7 - £35Average duration35m
      1kg CO₂e
      Carpool
      		Average price£3 - £7Average duration50m
      2kg CO₂e

      Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Duisburg by train

      Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

      1. How much does a train ticket cost from Cologne to Duisburg?

        The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Duisburg start from £7. The average price for this train route is around £18. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

      2. How long is the train journey from Cologne to Duisburg?

        The average train journey time from Cologne to Duisburg is 35m, covering a distance of 35 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 31m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.

      3. Which train operators serve the Cologne to Duisburg route?

        Several major train operators run on this route with 17 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, FlixBus.

      4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Duisburg?

        The earliest train from Cologne to Duisburg departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 19:31.

      5. Which is the best train operator from Cologne to Duisburg?

        According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.

      6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Duisburg?

        According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

      7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Cologne to Duisburg?

        According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

      8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Duisburg?

        According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

      Find cheapest prices for trains

      Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

      Best price found
      09/01
      £12
      10/01
      £12
      Today
      £7
      12/01
      £6
      13/01
      £5
      14/01
      No data
      15/01
      £4
      16/01
      £5
      busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Duisburg was searched and found on 15 Jan 2026 with a price of £4

      To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cologne to Duisburg as early as possible.

      You can expect to pay from £4 to £42 for a train ticket from Cologne to Duisburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £4, which is on 2026-01-15.

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