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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 $30. 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 $30, and a train costs an average of $56.
Distance: 157 miles (254 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$114 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 4h 29m Onboard + 30m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Trier to Basel:
A bus is $71 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trier to Basel costing on average $114 (€94).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 4m.
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.
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:20 PM10h40Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf)2:00 AMBasel, Bahnhof$331One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:20 PM10h40Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf)2:00 AMBasel, Bahnhof$331One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 12117 · ICE 27 · ICE 225 · ECE 58:41 AM6h40Trier Hbf3:21 PMBasel SBB$941One-way3 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:35 AM11h05Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf)1:40 PMBasel, Bahnhof$331One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:55 PM8h25Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf)11:20 PMBasel, Bahnhof$341One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:20 AM10h05Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf)5:25 PMBasel, Bahnhof$411One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Trier to Basel:
A bus is $71 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trier to Basel costing on average $114 (€94).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 4m.
- Around 4 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.
- 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).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), vlexx to go to Basel by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Basel by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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