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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 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest |
4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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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.

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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).
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 40m.
Flight takes on average 3h 30m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn 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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