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Compare bus, train, and flight for Brussels to Trier
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels 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 flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a flight costs an average of $426.
Distance: 126 miles (203 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$56 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $426 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Brussels to Trier
Compare the available ways to get from Brussels to Trier, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Trier:
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Trier costing on average $56.
A bus is $400 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Trier costing on average $426.
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 31m.
Train takes on average 4h 44m.
Tickets start at around $56 compared to roughly $49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$7. The journey takes 4h 14m versus 3h 11m 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 Brussels to Trier
How to get from Brussels to Trier by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Trier is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus1:20 AM 10h10 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 11:30 AM Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) $27 1 One-way 1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus1:20 AM 10h10 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 11:30 AM Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) $27 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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LH95287:00 AM 2h55 Brussels Airport 9:55 AM Luxembourg Airport $226 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
IC 2113 · Bus L52 · 51291:32 PM 4h51 Brussels-Midi 6:23 PM Trier Hbf $39 1 One-way 2 transfers
IC 2112 · Bus L52 · 512712:32 PM 4h51 Brussels-Midi 5:23 PM Trier Hbf $39 1 One-way 2 transfers
IC 2108 · IC 4608 · Bus L50 · 51198:32 AM 4h51 Brussels-Midi 1:23 PM Trier Hbf $39 1 One-way 3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:10 PM 11h20 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 2:30 AM Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) $41 1 One-way 1 transfer
KL1706 · KL17132:45 PM 3h05 Brussels Airport 5:50 PM Luxembourg Airport $213 1 One-way 1 transfer
KL1704 · KL171110:45 AM 3h30 Brussels Airport 2:15 PM Luxembourg Airport $213 1 One-way 1 transfer
KL1700 · KL17096:15 AM 4h10 Brussels Airport 10:25 AM Luxembourg Airport $213 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Trier:
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Trier costing on average $56.
A bus is $400 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Trier costing on average $426.
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 31m.
Train takes on average 4h 44m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Trier as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Luxembourg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Trier Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) and arrive in Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Trier by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity to go to Trier by train.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, British Airways, Helvetic Airways, Luxair, ITA, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa to go to Trier by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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