How to travel from Dortmund to Trier

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dortmund to Trier

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Trier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł171 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. 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 zł171, while a train costs an average of zł186.

Distance: 126 miles (204 km)

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6h 43m

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The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Trier is a bus with an average price of zł171.

This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Trier:

A bus is zł110 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Trier costing on average zł281.

A bus is zł1670 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Trier costing on average zł1841.

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Trier is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 3m.

Other travel options to Trier take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 24m.

Bus takes on average 6h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Dortmund and Trier including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Dortmund to Trier among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 1h 16m sooner (2h 3m by flight vs 3h 19m by car). Tickets start at around zł1841 compared to roughly zł178 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Dortmund to Trier

How to get from Dortmund to Trier by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Dortmund to Trier is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    3:15 AM9h35
    Dortmund
    12:50 PMTrier
    1091One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    3:15 AM9h35
    Dortmund
    12:50 PMTrier
    1091One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    2:20 PM8h50
    Dortmund
    11:10 PMTrier
    1891One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    3:20 PM8h50
    Dortmund
    12:10 AMTrier
    2081One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund to Trier

Travel to Trier easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dortmund to Trier.

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There are 3 options to travel between Dortmund and Trier including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Trier is a bus with an average price of zł133.

This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Trier:

A bus is zł54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Trier costing on average zł186.

A bus is zł648 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Trier costing on average zł781.

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Trier is by train with an average journey time of 4h 37m.

Other travel options to Trier take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 20m.

Flight takes on average 11h 8m.

The distance from Dortmund to Trier is approximately 126 miles (204 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Trier is:
  • Around 24 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Trier as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dortmund to Trier:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Luxembourg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Trier Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dortmund to Trier, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Trier by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Trier by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Dortmund to Trier:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Dortmund to Trier often also extend their vacation to go to Luxembourg, Paris, Frankfurt am Main, Cologne, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Trier and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Trier to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Trier, you can visit the Aula Palatina, a Roman basilica with a remarkable interior, explore the picturesque Moselle River with boat tours, and enjoy the Trier Christmas Market for traditional crafts and local delicacies. Discover the engineering marvel of the Imperial Baths and indulge in a wine tasting tour in nearby vineyards renowned for Riesling wines. Key sights include Porta Nigra, the Trier Cathedral, the Basilica of Constantine, the Roman Amphitheater, and the Karl Marx House museum.
To fully explore Trier's Roman ruins, historic sites, and museums, a stay of two to three days is recommended.

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