Our travel advice
Our top pick
Leave at 06:00 and travel via Rheine: 5h31 with 1 change, which is usually easy to make.
Book the 06:00 train →Watch the connection in Cologne
Arriving on the ICE 13, you have 15 minutes. That connection was made on 30% of trips (measured August 2026, September 2026, October 2026). If in doubt, pick a later connection or a flexible ticket.
Late arrival
The 20:15 departure only arrives at 01:36. Book a hotel with late check-in, or take an earlier train.
Easy day trip
You're in Duisburg in 3h22. A return trip in one day works fine: leave early and catch a train back after dinner.
Route map
All trains from Amsterdam to Duisburg
Tickets for the 14:01 train →Tickets for the 10:01 train →Tickets for the 12:01 train →Tickets for the 16:01 train →Tickets for the 18:01 train →The timetable at a glance
Departures per hour from Amsterdam
- Departures: 6 in the morning, 3 in the afternoon and 2 in the evening.
- Operators: NS International, DB Regio AG NRW, DB, Eurostar and National Express.
- Usual change points: Mönchengladbach, Cologne and Brussels.
From our timetable data for a regular Tuesday; times in Amsterdam time.
Which train should you take?
Take the 06:00 train: in 94% of measured trips you made every connection on this journey.
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Change at | Whole trip worked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 ★ | 11:31 | 5h31 | Rheine | 94% | Reliable |
| 06:10 | 11:18 | 5h08 | Brussels, Cologne | – | |
| 08:01 | 11:45 | 3h44 | Cologne | – | |
| 08:01 | 11:23 | 3h22 | Venlo, Viersen | – | |
| 08:10 | 13:18 | 5h08 | Brussels, Cologne | – | |
| 10:01 | 13:24 | 3h23 | Mönchengladbach | – | |
| 12:01 | 15:24 | 3h23 | Mönchengladbach | – | |
| 14:01 | 17:23 | 3h22 | Mönchengladbach | – | |
| 16:01 | 19:24 | 3h23 | Mönchengladbach | – | |
| 18:01 | 21:24 | 3h23 | Mönchengladbach | – | |
| 18:45 | 23:26 | 4h41 | Heerlen, Herzogenrath | – | |
| 19:10 | 00:24 | 5h14 | Maastricht, Herzogenrath | – | |
| 20:15 | 01:36 | 5h21 | Cologne | – |
"Whole trip worked" = chance you make every connection with at least 8 minutes to spare, calculated from real arrival times (Rijden de Treinen train archive, CC BY 4.0). ★ = our pick. How we measure.
The journey
The recommended connection leaves at 06:00 and covers about 327 km of track through the Netherlands and Germany. You spend 3h51 on the train plus 1h40 changing trains, averaging 85 km/h.
- 06:00
08:24ICE 141 · NS International
Amsterdam Centraal → Rheine2h24 · ± 201 km · 6 intermediate stops · through the Netherlands and Germany - ⇄Change at Rheine: 1h40. Measured: this connection was made on 94% of 88 trips (at least 8 minutes to change, cancellations count as missed).
Plenty of time for a short walk around the station. - 10:04
11:31IC 2009 · DB
Rheine, Bahnhof → Duisburg Hbf1h27 · ± 126 km · 5 intermediate stops · through Germany
In numbers
Where you cross the border
- Border the Netherlands → Germany: around 08:10 (2h10 after departure), on the ICE 141 between Amsterdam Centraal and Rheine.
All options side by side
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Changes | Via | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 11:31 | 5h31 | 1 | Rheine | Recommended |
| 06:10 | 11:18 | 5h08 | 2 | Brussels, Cologne | |
| 08:01 | 11:45 | 3h44 | 1 | Cologne | |
| 08:01 | 11:23 | 3h22 | 2 | Venlo, Viersen | |
| 08:10 | 13:18 | 5h08 | 2 | Brussels, Cologne | |
| 10:01 | 13:24 | 3h23 | 1 | Mönchengladbach | |
| 12:01 | 15:24 | 3h23 | 1 | Mönchengladbach | |
| 14:01 | 17:23 | 3h22 | 1 | Mönchengladbach | Fastest |
| 16:01 | 19:24 | 3h23 | 1 | Mönchengladbach | |
| 18:01 | 21:24 | 3h23 | 1 | Mönchengladbach | |
| 18:45 | 23:26 | 4h41 | 2 | Heerlen, Herzogenrath | |
| 19:10 | 00:24 +1 | 5h14 | 2 | Maastricht, Herzogenrath | |
| 20:15 | 01:36 +1 | 5h21 | 1 | Cologne |
Calculated from the timetable for a regular Tuesday (Transitous) and measured arrival times from Rijden de Treinen. Borders: Natural Earth.
How punctual is the train to Duisburg?
This train is reliable: a normal connection time is fine.
Measured: 88 trips of the ICE 141, arriving in Rheine, August 2026, September 2026, October 2026. "On time" = at most 5 minutes late; cancellations are counted separately. Source: Rijden de Treinen train archive (CC BY 4.0). Full method · downloadable data.
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Frequently asked questions
Which train should you take to Duisburg?
Take the 06:00 train: in 94% of measured trips you made every connection on this journey.
How long is the train from Amsterdam to Duisburg?
The fastest train from Amsterdam to Duisburg takes 3h22. Most journeys have 1 change.
Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Duisburg?
No, you change trains at least 1 time, usually in Mönchengladbach or Cologne.
Is there a night train from Amsterdam to Duisburg?
None of the connections we found use a night train, so you travel during the day.
Where can I book a train ticket to Duisburg?
You can compare prices at Omio. Eurostar fares rise as the train fills up, and tickets go on sale about 6 months ahead, and on ICE trains, the advance Sparpreis fares are the cheapest.
How punctual is the train to Duisburg?
The ICE 141 arrived on time in Rheine on 80% of trips, with an average delay of 6 minutes (August 2026, September 2026, October 2026).
Which countries does the train from Amsterdam to Duisburg pass through?
The recommended connection runs through the Netherlands and Germany.
How many kilometres is the train journey from Amsterdam to Duisburg?
By rail it is about 327 km; as the crow flies 166 km.
Where does the train cross the border on the way to Duisburg?
Border the Netherlands → Germany: around 08:10 (2h10 after departure), on the ICE 141 between Amsterdam Centraal and Rheine.
