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Compare bus, train, and flight for Dresden to Trier
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Trier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €59 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €59, while a flight costs an average of €476.
Distance: 324 miles (523 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€154 Average price | €476 Average price | €59 Average price Cheapest | €95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 0m Average total duration 8h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 0m Average total duration 11h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Trier:
A bus is €95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Trier costing on average €154.
A bus is €417 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Trier costing on average €476.
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 0m.
Bus takes on average 12h 0m.
Tickets start at around €154 compared to roughly €95 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-58.61. The journey takes 8h 30m versus 6h 49m 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 Dresden to Trier
How to get from Dresden to Trier by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Trier is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM12h05Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)6:05 AMTrier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf)€401One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM12h05Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)6:05 AMTrier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf)€401One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus11:59 PM10h26Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)10:25 AMTrier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf)€531One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus12:45 AM14h30Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)3:15 PMTrier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf)€421One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 AM15h00Dresden, Bf Neustadt11:05 PMTrier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf)€471One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 AM13h25Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)1:10 AMTrier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf)€511One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Trier:
A bus is €95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Trier costing on average €154.
A bus is €417 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Trier costing on average €476.
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 0m.
Bus takes on average 12h 0m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Trier as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Trier Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Luxembourg Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf).
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Luxair to go to Trier by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Trier by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Trier by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
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