How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Duisburg?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Duisburg start from $12. The average price for this route is around $13. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Cologne to Duisburg?

The average bus travel time from Cologne to Duisburg is 1h 40m, covering a distance of 66 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 25m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Cologne to Duisburg route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cologne to Duisburg?

The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Duisburg at 4:05am. And the latest bus departs at 9:40pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Duisburg?

A bus trip from Cologne to Duisburg generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Cologne to Duisburg from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cologne to Duisburg on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	1h 55m	7:25am	Duisburg	Cheapest
Bus	5:30am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 25m	6:55am	Duisburg	Fastest
Bus	6:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 45m	8:05am	Duisburg	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 40m	11:05am	Duisburg	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 55m	5:10pm	Duisburg	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Duisburg on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 50m	7:20pm	Duisburg	Cheapest
Bus	4:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 30m	5:35am	Duisburg	Fastest
Bus	6:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 45m	8:05am	Duisburg	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 40m	11:05am	Duisburg	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 55m	5:10pm	Duisburg	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Duisburg on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 45m	8:05am	Duisburg	Cheapest
Bus	5:30am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 25m	6:55am	Duisburg	Fastest
Bus	4:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 30m	5:35am	Duisburg	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 40m	11:05am	Duisburg	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 55m	5:10pm	Duisburg	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Duisburg on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 45m	8:05am	Duisburg	Cheapest
Bus	5:30am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 25m	6:55am	Duisburg	Fastest
Bus	4:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 30m	5:35am	Duisburg	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 40m	11:05am	Duisburg	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 55m	5:10pm	Duisburg	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Duisburg on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 45m	8:05am	Duisburg	Cheapest
Bus	5:30am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 25m	6:55am	Duisburg	Fastest
Bus	4:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 30m	5:35am	Duisburg	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 40m	11:05am	Duisburg	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 55m	5:10pm	Duisburg	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Duisburg on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	1h 55m	7:25am	Duisburg	Cheapest
Bus	4:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 30m	5:35am	Duisburg	Fastest
Bus	9:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 40m	11:05am	Duisburg	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 55m	5:10pm	Duisburg	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 50m	7:20pm	Duisburg	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go 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 $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day

50mAverage Duration

57 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$12 - $39	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$12 - $105	Average Duration42m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$6 - $19	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Duisburg?

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Stops in Duisburg

A
Hbf
Kammerstraße, 47057 Duisburg, Germany
B
Mercatorstraße
Mercatorstraße 80, 47051 Duisburg, Germany
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,457 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11457 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $12

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Duisburg by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Duisburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Duisburg start from $12. The average price for this route is around $13. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cologne to Duisburg?
The average bus travel time from Cologne to Duisburg is 1h 40m, covering a distance of 66 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 25m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Cologne to Duisburg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cologne to Duisburg?
The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Duisburg at 4:05am. And the latest bus departs at 9:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Duisburg?
A bus trip from Cologne to Duisburg generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-25

$6

11-26

$6

Today

$8

11-28

$8

11-29

$8

11-30

$9

12-01

$7

12-02

$7

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Duisburg was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $6

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

You can expect to pay from $6 to $36 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Duisburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $7 which is on 2025-12-01.