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Compare train and bus for Aachen to Trier
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Trier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, while a train costs an average of €56.
Distance: 74 miles (120 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€56 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest | €23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Aachen to Trier
Compare the available ways to get from Aachen to Trier, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Trier:
A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Trier costing on average €56.
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 3m.
Tickets start at around €56 compared to roughly €23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€32. The journey takes 3h 31m versus 2h 10m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Aachen to Trier
How to get from Aachen to Trier by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aachen to Trier is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

3:05 AM 7h25 Aachen 10:30 AM Trier €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:05 AM 7h25 Aachen 10:30 AM Trier €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:05 AM 7h25 Aachen 10:30 AM Trier €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:05 AM 7h25 Aachen 9:30 AM Trier €34 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Trier:
A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Trier costing on average €56.
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 3m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Trier as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Trier Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Trier by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Trier by train.
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