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Compare train and bus for Trier to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trier to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 157 miles (254 km)
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$99 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest |
5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Trier to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Trier to Basel is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4102 · ICE 2798:33 AM5h15Trier Hbf1:48 PMBasel SBB$1261One-way1 transfer
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4102 · ICE 2798:33 AM5h15Trier Hbf1:48 PMBasel SBB$1261One-way1 transfer
Fastest
4102 · ICE 2798:33 AM5h15Trier Hbf1:48 PMBasel SBB$1261One-way1 transfer
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4146 · ICE 2776:33 AM5h15Trier Hbf11:48 AMBasel SBB$1261One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Trier to Basel:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trier to Basel costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 15m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Trier and Basel as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Luxembourg Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Trains mostly depart from Trier Hbf and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Buses mostly depart from Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Stadtwerke Trier to go to Basel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Luxembourg Railways (CFL) to go to Basel by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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