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Compare bus and train for Heidelberg to Trier
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Trier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 35m. 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 €16, while a train costs an average of €49.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€49 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest | €31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Heidelberg to Trier
Compare the available ways to get from Heidelberg to Trier, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Trier:
A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Trier costing on average €49.
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 46m.
Tickets start at around €49 compared to roughly €31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€18. The journey takes 3h 16m versus 2h 19m 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 Heidelberg to Trier
How to get from Heidelberg to Trier by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Trier is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:10 AM 3h05 Heidelberg 1:15 PM Trier €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

10:10 AM 3h05 Heidelberg 1:15 PM Trier €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

10:10 AM 3h05 Heidelberg 1:15 PM Trier €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

11:10 AM 3h05 Heidelberg 2:15 PM Trier €14 1 One-way 0 transfers
2:55 PM 9h15 Heidelberg 12:10 AM Trier €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
2:45 PM 8h25 Heidelberg 11:10 PM Trier €32 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Trier:
A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Trier costing on average €49.
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 46m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Trier as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Trier Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV to go to Trier by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Trier by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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