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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leipzig to Trier
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 11m. 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 $42, while a flight costs an average of $556.
Distance: 274 miles (441 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $160 Average price | $556 Average price | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 5m Average total duration 7h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Leipzig to Trier
Compare the available ways to get from Leipzig to Trier, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Trier:
A bus is $118 (€99) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Trier costing on average $160 (€134).
A bus is $514 (€431) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Trier costing on average $556 (€466).
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 1m.
Bus takes on average 8h 5m.
Tickets start at around $42 (€36) compared to roughly $101 (€84) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $59 (€49). 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.
Travel optionsfrom Leipzig to Trier
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.
- FlixBus
11:40 PM 7h35 Leipzig, Hbf 7:15 AM Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
11:40 PM 7h35 Leipzig, Hbf 7:15 AM Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- LH157
6:40 PM 1h00 Leipzig/Halle Airport 7:40 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport $127 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 505 · ICE 837 · 4258 · 4118
9:55 AM 6h35 Leipzig Hbf 4:30 PM Trier Hbf $135 1 One-way 3 transfers - ICE 595 · 4123
8:49 AM 6h38 Leipzig Hbf 3:27 PM Trier Hbf $154 1 One-way 1 transfer - ICE 1650 · ICE 373 · 4129
11:27 AM 7h00 Leipzig Hbf 6:27 PM Trier Hbf $154 1 One-way 2 transfers
- LH153
10:30 AM 1h00 Leipzig/Halle Airport 11:30 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport $127 1 One-way 0 transfers - LH159
6:10 AM 1h00 Leipzig/Halle Airport 7:10 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport $127 1 One-way 0 transfers - LH157+
LH56466:40 PM 3h20 Leipzig/Halle Airport 10:00 PM Luxembourg Airport $619 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Trier:
A bus is $118 (€99) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Trier costing on average $160 (€134).
A bus is $514 (€431) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Trier costing on average $556 (€466).
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 1m.
Bus takes on average 8h 5m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf).
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Trier Hbf.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Luxair, Air Dolomiti, Helvetic Airways to go to Trier by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Trier by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Trier by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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