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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 $18 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. 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 $18, while a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Trier:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Trier costing on average $57.
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 45m.
Tickets start at around $57 compared to roughly $37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-20.54. The journey takes 3h 15m 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.
FlixBus12:10 PM3h05Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof3:15 PMTrier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf)$181One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus12:10 PM3h05Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof3:15 PMTrier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf)$181One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus12:10 PM3h05Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof3:15 PMTrier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf)$181One-way0 transfers
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IC 2049 · 121188:24 AM3h56Heidelberg Hbf12:20 PMTrier Hbf$221One-way1 transfer
IC 2047 · 1212210:24 AM3h56Heidelberg Hbf2:20 PMTrier Hbf$431One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Trier:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Trier costing on average $44.
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 38m.
- 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Trier by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Trier by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Süwex.
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