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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bielefeld to Trier
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld to Trier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, while a flight costs an average of $496.
Distance: 177 miles (286 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$105 Average price | $496 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average total duration 7h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bielefeld to Trier
Compare the available ways to get from Bielefeld to Trier, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Trier:
A bus is $56 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Trier costing on average $105 (€88).
A bus is $447 (€375) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bielefeld to Trier costing on average $496 (€417).
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 9m.
Bus takes on average 8h 22m.
Tickets start at around $105 (€88) compared to roughly $64 (€53) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$41 (-€34). The journey takes 4h 39m versus 4h 19m 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 Bielefeld to Trier
How to get from Bielefeld to Trier by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bielefeld to Trier is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 2044 · 411610:42 AM 4h48 Bielefeld Hbf 3:30 PM Trier Hbf $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
IC 2044 · 411610:42 AM 4h48 Bielefeld Hbf 3:30 PM Trier Hbf $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
LH2137+
LH74381:00 PM 3h30 Münster Osnabrück Airport 4:30 PM Luxembourg Airport $485 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
IC 2042 · 100218:42 AM 5h45 Bielefeld Hbf 2:27 PM Trier Hbf $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
ICE 654 · 100259:33 AM 5h54 Bielefeld Hbf 3:27 PM Trier Hbf $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
IC 2042 · ICE 2013 · 41128:42 AM 4h48 Bielefeld Hbf 1:30 PM Trier Hbf $59 1 One-way 2 transfers
LH2137 · LH109+
LH56441:00 PM 5h05 Münster Osnabrück Airport 6:05 PM Luxembourg Airport $576 1 One-way 2 transfers
LH4169+
LH117+
LH56464:55 PM 5h05 Münster Osnabrück Airport 10:00 PM Luxembourg Airport $576 1 One-way 2 transfers
LH4173+
LH127+
LH56426:05 AM 7h40 Münster Osnabrück Airport 1:45 PM Luxembourg Airport $576 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Trier:
A bus is $56 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Trier costing on average $105 (€88).
A bus is $447 (€375) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bielefeld to Trier costing on average $496 (€417).
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 9m.
Bus takes on average 8h 22m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bielefeld and Trier as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bielefeld Hbf and arrive in Trier Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Münster Osnabrück Airport and arrive in Luxembourg Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede and arrive in Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Trier by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Trier by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Trier by bus.
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