How to travel from Trier to Basel

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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 €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 4m. 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 €19, and a train costs an average of €19.

Distance: 157 miles (254 km)

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€44

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€31

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5h 34m

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5h 4m

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5h 34m

Average total duration

5h 4m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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from Trier to Basel

How to get from Trier to Basel by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Trier to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
01:20PM10h40
Trier
12:00AMBasel
$291One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
01:20PM10h40
Trier
12:00AMBasel
$291One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
12:10PM9h10
Trier
09:20PMBasel
$471One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
12:35AM11h05
Trier
11:40AMBasel
$321One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Trier to Basel

Travel to Basel easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Trier to Basel.

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There are 2 options to travel between Trier and Basel including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Trier to Basel is a bus with an average price of $24 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Trier to Basel:

A bus is $0.63 (€0.50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trier to Basel costing on average $24 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from Trier to Basel is by train with an average journey time of 5h 15m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 10m.

The distance from Trier to Basel is approximately 157 miles (254 km).
The average frequency per day from Trier to Basel is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Trier to Basel:
  • Trains mostly depart from Trier Hbf and arrive in Basel SBB.
  • Flights mostly depart from Luxembourg Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Buses mostly depart from Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Trier to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Luxembourg Railways (CFL) to go to Basel by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Stadtwerke Trier to go to Basel by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Trier to Basel:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Trier to Basel often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Zurich, Strasbourg, Colmar, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Basel and these popular destinations at a great price.

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