How to travel from Dortmund to Trier

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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a train costs an average of €19.

Distance: 126 miles (204 km)

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€41

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€34

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4h 25m

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3h 55m

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30m

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5h 22m

Average total duration

4h 52m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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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
03:15AM8h50
Dortmund
12:05PMTrier
$331One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
03:15AM8h50
Dortmund
12:05PMTrier
$331One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
03:15AM8h50
Dortmund
12:05PMTrier
$331One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
02:20PM8h50
Dortmund
11:10PMTrier
$621One-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 2 options to travel between Dortmund and Trier including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Trier is a train with an average price of $24 (€19).

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

A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dortmund to Trier costing on average $28 (€22).

A train is $127 (€101) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Trier costing on average $151 (€120).

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Trier is by train with an average journey time of 3h 54m.

Other travel options to Trier take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 40m.

Flight takes on average 3h 30m.

The distance from Dortmund to Trier is approximately 126 miles (204 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Trier is:
  • Around 27 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 and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dortmund to Trier:
  • Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf).
  • Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Trier 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 Deutsche Bahn to go to Trier by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Trier by bus.
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.

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