Duisburg → Amsterdam

3.9 a dayfastest 2h01Deutsche Bahn, NS InternationalHigh-speedNight train

Direct trains · no change

06:32 → 08:59
Nightjet 402 Night train
Duisburg Hbf → Amsterdam Centraal · via Arnhem, Utrecht
2h272 stops
Runs: Only Tue 29 Sep, Wed 30 Sep, Thu 1 Oct, Fri 2 Oct, Tue 6 Oct…NS International ↗
07:25 → 09:29
ICE 222 High-speed
Duisburg Hbf → Amsterdam Centraal · via Arnhem, Utrecht
2h044 stops
Runs: Only Fri 2 Oct, Fri 9 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersDeutsche Bahn ↗
07:25 → 09:32
ICE 222 High-speed
Duisburg Hbf → Amsterdam Centraal · via Arnhem, Utrecht
2h074 stops
Runs: Only Mon 28 Sep, Tue 29 Sep, Wed 30 Sep, Thu 1 Oct, Tue 6 Oct…Deutsche Bahn ↗
09:25 → 11:29
ICE 220 High-speed
Duisburg Hbf → Amsterdam Centraal · via Arnhem, Utrecht
2h044 stops
Runs: Only Mon 28 Sep, Tue 29 Sep, Wed 30 Sep, Thu 1 Oct, Fri 2 Oct…Deutsche Bahn ↗
11:25 → 13:27
ICE 128 High-speed
Duisburg Hbf → Amsterdam Centraal · via Arnhem, Utrecht
2h024 stops
Runs: Only Mon 28 Sep, Tue 29 Sep, Wed 30 Sep, Thu 1 Oct, Fri 2 Oct…Deutsche Bahn ↗
13:25 → 15:29
ICE 126 High-speed
Duisburg Hbf → Amsterdam Centraal · via Arnhem, Utrecht
2h044 stops
Runs: Only Mon 28 Sep, Tue 29 Sep, Wed 30 Sep, Thu 1 Oct, Fri 2 Oct…Deutsche Bahn ↗
15:25 → 17:29
ICE 124 High-speed
Duisburg Hbf → Amsterdam Centraal · via Arnhem, Utrecht
2h044 stops
Runs: Only Mon 28 Sep, Tue 29 Sep, Wed 30 Sep, Thu 1 Oct, Fri 2 Oct…Deutsche Bahn ↗
15:25 → 17:30
ICE 124 High-speed
Duisburg Hbf → Amsterdam Centraal · via Arnhem, Utrecht
2h054 stops
Runs: Only Mon 5 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersDeutsche Bahn ↗
17:25 → 19:28
ICE 122 High-speed
Duisburg Hbf → Amsterdam Centraal · via Arnhem, Utrecht
2h034 stops
Runs: Only Mon 28 Sep, Tue 29 Sep, Wed 30 Sep, Thu 1 Oct, Fri 2 Oct…Deutsche Bahn ↗
19:25 → 21:26
ICE 224 High-speed
Duisburg Hbf → Amsterdam Centraal · via Arnhem, Utrecht
2h014 stops
Runs: Only Mon 28 Sep, Tue 29 Sep, Wed 30 Sep, Thu 1 Oct, Fri 2 Oct…Deutsche Bahn ↗
21:27 → 23:29
ICE 120 High-speed
Duisburg Hbf → Amsterdam Centraal · via Arnhem, Utrecht
2h022 stops
Runs: Most daysNS International ↗
21:27 → 23:30
ICE 120 High-speed
Duisburg Hbf → Amsterdam Centraal · via Arnhem, Utrecht
2h032 stops
Runs: Only Sun 11 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersNS International ↗

Local times at each station. From official open timetable data (de_delfi, nl_ovapi) for 28 Sep – 25 Oct 2026; timetables change, so check with the operator before you travel. How we build this.

Door to door vs flying

The train wins by 1h34

Train · fastest direct2h11

Before departure10 min
ICE 2242h01

Plane · nonstop DUS–AMS3h45

To Düsseldorf (DUS)45 min
Check-in & security1h30
Flight DUS–AMS55 min
Landing to exit20 min
From AMS15 min

From city centre to city centre unless you pick otherwise. Getting to stations and airports: typical public-transport times (estimates). Airport: check-in & security 1h30 before, 20 min to get out after landing. Flight time is typical for the distance. Nonstop airlines: KLM.