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Compare bus and train for Maastricht to Trier
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maastricht to Trier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. 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 $31, while a train costs an average of $94.
Distance: 86 miles (139 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$94 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Maastricht to Trier
Compare the available ways to get from Maastricht to Trier, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Trier:
A bus is $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Trier costing on average $94.
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 51m.
Tickets start at around $94 compared to roughly $39 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$54. The journey takes 4h 21m versus 2h 11m 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 Maastricht to Trier
How to get from Maastricht to Trier by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Maastricht to Trier is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

9:20 AM 6h20 Maastricht 3:40 PM Trier $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:20 AM 6h20 Maastricht 3:40 PM Trier $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

8:25 AM 5h10 Maastricht 1:35 PM Trier $29 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Trier:
A bus is $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Trier costing on average $94.
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 51m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Maastricht and Trier as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Maastricht station and arrive in Trier Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) and arrive in Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Trier by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Trier by bus.
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