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Compare bus, train, and flight for Düsseldorf to Trier
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Trier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, while a flight costs an average of $447.
Distance: 101 miles (163 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$62 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $447 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration 2h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Düsseldorf to Trier
Compare the available ways to get from Düsseldorf to Trier, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Trier:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Trier costing on average $62.
A bus is $420 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Trier costing on average $447.
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 4m.
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
Tickets start at around $62 compared to roughly $36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$25. The journey takes 3h 10m versus 2h 37m 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 Düsseldorf to Trier
How to get from Düsseldorf to Trier by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Trier is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:05 AM 3h45 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf 2:50 PM Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:05 AM 3h45 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf 2:50 PM Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
KL1800 · KL171111:30 AM 2h45 Dusseldorf Airport 2:15 PM Luxembourg Airport $284 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
ICE 29 · 411411:25 AM 3h05 Düsseldorf Hbf 2:30 PM Trier Hbf $55 1 One-way 1 transfer
ICE 103 · IC 2040 · 41088:24 AM 3h06 Düsseldorf Hbf 11:30 AM Trier Hbf $55 1 One-way 2 transfers
ICE 27 · 41109:24 AM 3h06 Düsseldorf Hbf 12:30 PM Trier Hbf $55 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:55 PM 9h10 Düsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen) 11:05 PM Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 AM 9h00 Düsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen) 12:35 PM Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) $35 1 One-way 1 transfer
KL1802 · KL17132:30 PM 3h20 Dusseldorf Airport 5:50 PM Luxembourg Airport $284 1 One-way 1 transfer
KL1804 · KL17156:40 PM 3h40 Dusseldorf Airport 10:20 PM Luxembourg Airport $284 1 One-way 1 transfer
KL1798 · KL17118:15 AM 6h00 Dusseldorf Airport 2:15 PM Luxembourg Airport $284 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Trier:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Trier costing on average $62.
A bus is $420 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Trier costing on average $447.
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 4m.
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Trier as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Trier Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Luxembourg Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Trier by train.
- Travel with KLM, Air Dolomiti, Eurowings, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa, Luxair, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Lufthansa Cityline, British Airways, Austrian Airlines to go to Trier by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Trier by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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