Düsseldorf to Duisburg distance
The distance from Düsseldorf (Germany) to Duisburg (Germany) is 28 km by road, with a driving time of about 27 min. The straight-line distance is 24 km (15 miles); Duisburg lies to the N of Düsseldorf.
Reverse direction: Duisburg to Düsseldorf distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 24 km | 32 min |
| Car (road) | 28 km | 27 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Düsseldorf to Duisburg would cost roughly 64–82 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 28 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 13′ 22.95″ N, 6° 46′ 56.84″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.22 |
| Longitude | 6.78 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 618,685 |
Duisburg
Duisburg is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 26′ 3.87″ N, 6° 45′ 44.39″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.43 |
| Longitude | 6.76 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 502,270 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Düsseldorf and Duisburg is at 51.33° N, 6.77° E.
The nearest town is Ratingen, Kreis Mettmann, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 12 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Düsseldorf from Duisburg?
By car it is 28 km, with a driving time of about 27 min. The straight-line distance between Düsseldorf and Duisburg is 24 kilometres (15 miles or 13 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Düsseldorf to Duisburg?
The driving distance is 28 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 27 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Duisburg from Düsseldorf?
Duisburg lies to the N (357°) as seen from Düsseldorf.
How long is a flight from Düsseldorf to Duisburg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 32 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Düsseldorf to Duisburg cost?
Over 28 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Düsseldorf to Duisburg would cost roughly 64–82 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Düsseldorf
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Düsseldorf → Solingen | 27 km |
| Düsseldorf → Krefeld | 28 km |
| Düsseldorf → Wuppertal | 31 km |
| Düsseldorf → Mönchengladbach | 31 km |
| Düsseldorf → Mülheim | 32 km |
| Düsseldorf → Leverkusen | 33 km |
| Düsseldorf → Essen | 35 km |
| Düsseldorf → Oberhausen | 39 km |
Distances from Duisburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Duisburg → Mülheim | 15 km |
| Duisburg → Oberhausen | 17 km |
| Duisburg → Bottrop | 23 km |
| Duisburg → Essen | 25 km |
| Duisburg → Krefeld | 28 km |
| Duisburg → Gelsenkirchen | 32 km |
| Duisburg → Neuss | 34 km |
| Duisburg → Bochum | 38 km |
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