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Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier
Major archaeological museum with world-class Roman finds, including mosaics and coins, essential for understanding ancient Trier.
Cheapest price on Sep 07
lei224
Average ticket price on Sep 07
lei286
Fastest journey on Sep 07
3 h 21 m
Average journey duration on Sep 07
3 h 46 m
Trains on Sep 07
6
Distance
142 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Trier is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Trier will cost around lei286 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only lei224.
It's difficult to get from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Trier without transferring at least once.
ICE 1020 · 12120
S9 · 4491 · IC 2049 · 12118
ICE 121 · 4493 · IC 2047 · 12122
ICE 204 · 10017
S9 · 4254 · 4110
ICE 1020 · 12120
ICE 513 · ICE 9556 · 4117
S9 · 4254 · 4110
ICE 121 · 4493 · IC 2047 · 12122
S9 · 4491 · IC 2049 · 12118Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Trier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of lei111 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of lei111, while a train costs an average of lei193.
Distance: 88 miles (142 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
lei193 Average price | lei111 Average price Cheapest | lei158 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Trier:
A bus is lei82 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Trier costing on average lei193.
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 59m.
Tickets start at around lei193 compared to roughly lei158 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about lei-34.34. The journey takes 2h 59m versus 2h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Trier trains for today, Sunday, September 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S9 · ICE 28 · 12136 | 3:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h05 | 7:20 PM Trier Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 315 · ICE 28 · 12136 | On time 3:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h05 | 7:20 PM Trier Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 125 · 4757 · IC 2041 · 12140 | Delayed 2:40 PM 4:15 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h05 | 8:20 PM Trier Hbf | 3 transfers | |
S9 · 4757 · IC 2041 · 12140 | 4:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h05 | 8:20 PM Trier Hbf | 3 transfers | |
S9 · 4262 | 4:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3h45 | 8:30 PM Trier Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 611 · 4133 | Delayed 2:54 PM 4:51 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h36 | 8:27 PM Trier Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 26 · 4342 | 5:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3h25 | 8:40 PM Trier Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 17 · ICE 26 · 4342 | Delayed 3:17 PM 5:15 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h25 | 8:40 PM Trier Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 201 · 4135 | Delayed 4:09 PM 5:53 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h34 | 9:27 PM Trier Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1013 · ICE 9550 · 4137 | On time 6:29 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h58 | 10:27 PM Trier Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S8 · ICE 9550 · 4137 | 6:30 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3h57 | 10:27 PM Trier Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 203 · ICE 1090 · 4143 | On time 7:53 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h35 | 11:28 PM Trier Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S8 · ICE 920 · 12106 | 10:57 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 8h23 | 7:20 AM Trier Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 522 · 10005 | On time 11:36 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 7h51 | 7:27 AM Trier Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S8 · 4551 · IC 60402 · 12106 | 11:57 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 7h23 | 7:20 AM Trier Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 204 · 10017 | On time 8:11 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h16 | 12:27 PM Trier Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · 4491 · IC 2049 · 12118 | 8:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h05 | 12:20 PM Trier Hbf | 3 transfers | |
S9 · 4254 · 4110 | 8:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3h45 | 12:30 PM Trier Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 513 · ICE 9556 · 4117 | On time 8:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h36 | 12:27 PM Trier Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1020 · 12120 | On time 9:59 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h21 | 1:20 PM Trier Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 121 · 4493 · IC 2047 · 12122 | On time 10:15 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h05 | 2:20 PM Trier Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Trier run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at lei111 but you can travel from only lei65 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:59, the last at 07:59. The fastest train covers the 88 miles (142 km) distance in 3h 21m.
Distance 88 miles (142 km) |
Average train duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price lei111 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 3h 21m |
First train 5:59 AM |
Last train 7:59 AM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Trier — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Trier trip today.
Major archaeological museum with world-class Roman finds, including mosaics and coins, essential for understanding ancient Trier.
City museum in the former Simeonstift, presenting Trier’s urban history, art, and changing life from antiquity to modern times.
Museum dedicated to Karl Marx in his birthplace, covering his life, writings, and global political impact in historical context.
Historic central market square lined with colorful facades, fountains, and lively street life at the heart of old Trier.
Pedestrian shopping street connecting key sights, ideal for strolling between Roman monuments, churches, and everyday city scenes.
Leafy palace garden with sculptures, flowerbeds, and views of the Electoral Palace and basilica, popular for relaxed walks.
A cool-climate Mosel Riesling known for bright acidity and slate minerality. It is the region’s signature drink and a staple with local meals.
A crisp sparkling wine made in the Mosel region, often from Riesling. It is traditional for aperitifs and celebrations in Trier wine culture.
Potato pancakes, usually fried until crisp and served with apple sauce or savory sides. They are a familiar Rhineland comfort food eaten around Trier.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining in a historic setting, known for refined regional cuisine and strong Mosel wine pairings.
Traditional brewery restaurant serving hearty German dishes and house-brewed beer in a lively, historic cellar atmosphere.
Established wine-focused restaurant with regional specialties and a broad Mosel selection near Trier’s historic center.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are mid-priced, local transit is reasonable, and many sights are walkable, keeping daily tourist costs manageable.
Service is often included, but rounding up or adding 5-10% is normal in restaurants. Round up taxi fares and leave small change in cafes.
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Trier Hbf -> Porta Nigra, Trier
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Trier by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Trier, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Frankfurt am Main Airport to Trier trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Trier Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Trier Süd. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main Airport and Trier train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Trier Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Nordsee, Patat Haus, Ratskeller, Zur Steipe
Wi-Fi is available at Trier Hbf. ATMs are available at Trier Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Trier Hbf. Information desks are available at Trier Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Trier Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Trier Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Trier Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trier Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Vinum, Casa Chiara, Mercure, Park Plaza Hotel Trier.
Trier Süd is 1 km from Trier city centre. Public transport options include:
Trier Süd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Derwisch, Delikat, Altes Brauhaus, La Gondola
Wi-Fi is available at Trier Süd. ATMs are available at Trier Süd.
Ticket office support is available at Trier Süd. Information desks are available at Trier Süd.
Luggage storage is available at Trier Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Trier Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Trier Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trier Süd.
Nearby hotels include Deutscher Hof, Handelshof.
Pfalzel is 4 km from Trier city centre. Public transport options include:
Pfalzel has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Klosterschenke, Ristorante Pizzeria Da Toni, Kenner Bäckerei, Gaststätte am Eck
Wi-Fi is available at Pfalzel. ATMs are available at Pfalzel.
Ticket office support is available at Pfalzel. Information desks are available at Pfalzel.
Luggage storage is available at Pfalzel. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pfalzel: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pfalzel: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pfalzel.
Nearby hotels include Klosterschenke.
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