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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 prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 59m. 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 $29, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 126 miles (204 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$56 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Trier:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Trier costing on average $56 (€46).
A bus is $237 (€194) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Trier costing on average $281 (€230).
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
Flight takes on average 11h 39m.
Travel optionsfrom Dortmund to Trier
How to get from Dortmund to Trier by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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 · FlixBus5:15 AM9h35Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf2:50 PMTrier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf)$451One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 AM9h35Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf2:50 PMTrier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf)$451One-way1 transfer
Fastest
KL1713+
KL18022:30 PM3h05Dusseldorf Airport5:35 PMLuxembourg Airport$3121One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 915 · 17409 · ICE 27 · 41108:10 AM4h20Dortmund Hbf12:30 PMTrier Hbf$761One-way3 transfers
ICE 915 · 10615 · 121208:10 AM5h10Dortmund Hbf1:20 PMTrier Hbf$761One-way2 transfers
IC 2013 · 41129:17 AM4h13Dortmund Hbf1:30 PMTrier Hbf$991One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 AM7h25Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf12:35 PMTrier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf)$561One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 PM8h50Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf1:10 AMTrier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf)$1001One-way1 transfer
KL1796 · KL17096:20 AM3h40Dusseldorf Airport10:00 AMLuxembourg Airport$3121One-way1 transfer
KL1804 · KL17156:15 PM4h10Dusseldorf Airport10:25 PMLuxembourg Airport$3121One-way1 transfer
KL1800 · KL171312:25 PM5h10Dusseldorf Airport5:35 PMLuxembourg Airport$3121One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Trier:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Trier costing on average $56 (€46).
A bus is $237 (€194) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Trier costing on average $281 (€230).
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
Flight takes on average 11h 39m.
- 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.
- 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).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Trier by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Trier by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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