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Compare train, bus, and flight for Geneva to Trier
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Trier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, while a flight costs an average of $454.
Distance: 246 miles (397 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$120 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $454 Average price | $217 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 18m Average total duration 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 57m Average total duration 11h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg 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 Geneva to Trier
Compare the available ways to get from Geneva to Trier, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Trier:
A bus is $65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Trier costing on average $120.
A bus is $399 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Trier costing on average $454.
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 18m.
Bus takes on average 11h 57m.
Tickets start at around $120 compared to roughly $217 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $97. The journey takes 7h 48m versus 5h 55m 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 Geneva to Trier
How to get from Geneva to Trier by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Trier is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
1:25 AM 13h50 Geneve, Place Dorcière 3:15 PM Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) $45 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
1:25 AM 13h50 Geneve, Place Dorcière 3:15 PM Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) $45 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- IR 1807 · IC 511 · IR 1857 · ICE 200
6:05 AM 8h22 Geneva station 2:27 PM Trier Hbf $73 1 One-way 4 transfers
Other options
- IR 2509 · IC 10960 · ICE 200 · 4121
5:54 AM 8h33 Geneva station 2:27 PM Trier Hbf $73 1 One-way 3 transfers - IR 1805 · IC 509 · IR 1855 · ICE 374
4:46 AM 8h41 Geneva station 1:27 PM Trier Hbf $73 1 One-way 4 transfers - IC 707 · ICE 74 · 4121
5:33 AM 8h54 Geneva station 2:27 PM Trier Hbf $73 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
10:00 AM 15h10 Geneve, Place Dorcière 1:10 AM Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) $45 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Trier:
A bus is $65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Trier costing on average $120.
A bus is $399 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Trier costing on average $454.
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 18m.
Bus takes on average 11h 57m.
- Around 77 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Trier as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Trier Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf).
- Travel with KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, Swiss, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Luxair, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, Lot Polish Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Qatar Airways, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines to go to Trier by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Trier by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Trier by bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Luxair.
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