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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leipzig to Trier
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Trier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 23m. 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 $47, while a flight costs an average of $601.
Distance: 274 miles (441 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$601 Average price | $175 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 5m Average total duration 7h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg 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 Leipzig to Trier:
A bus is $128 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Trier costing on average $175.
A bus is $554 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Trier costing on average $601.
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 5m.
Bus takes on average 8h 5m.
Tickets start at around $47 compared to roughly $103 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $56. The journey takes 7h 35m versus 6h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Leipzig to Trier by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Trier is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:40 PM7h35Leipzig5:15 AMTrier$371One-way0 transfers
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9:40 PM7h35Leipzig5:15 AMTrier$371One-way0 transfers
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9:40 PM7h35Leipzig5:15 AMTrier$371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Trier:
A bus is $128 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Trier costing on average $175.
A bus is $554 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Trier costing on average $601.
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 5m.
Bus takes on average 8h 5m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Trier as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Luxembourg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Trier Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Trier by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline to go to Trier by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Trier by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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