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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 an average ticket price of €38 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €38, while a flight costs an average of €435.
Distance: 157 miles (254 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€87 Average price | €38 Average price Cheapest | €435 Average price | €59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Trier to Basel
Compare the available ways to get from Trier to Basel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Trier to Basel:
A bus is €50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trier to Basel costing on average €87.
A bus is €398 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trier to Basel costing on average €435.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 26m.
Bus takes on average 7h 23m.
Tickets start at around €87 compared to roughly €59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€28. The journey takes 4h 56m versus 3h 59m 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 Trier to Basel
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:45 PM 10h05 Trier 2:50 AM Basel €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:45 PM 10h05 Trier 2:50 AM Basel €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1:55 PM 8h25 Trier 10:20 PM Basel €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
1:10 PM 9h10 Trier 10:20 PM Basel €34 1 One-way 0 transfers1:40 PM 10h05 Trier 11:45 PM Basel €37 1 One-way 0 transfers12:55 PM 8h25 Trier 9:20 PM Basel €41 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Trier to Basel:
A bus is €50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trier to Basel costing on average €87.
A bus is €398 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trier to Basel costing on average €435.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 26m.
Bus takes on average 7h 23m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains 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, Bahnhof.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Basel by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Basel by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
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