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Compare train, bus, and flight for Trier to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trier to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. 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 $29, while a flight costs an average of $394.
Distance: 126 miles (203 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$55 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $394 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Trier to Brussels
Compare the available ways to get from Trier to Brussels, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Trier to Brussels:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trier to Brussels costing on average $55.
A bus is $366 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trier to Brussels costing on average $394.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
Train takes on average 4h 41m.
Tickets start at around $55 compared to roughly $50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$4. The journey takes 4h 11m versus 3h 17m 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 Brussels
How to get from Trier to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Trier to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM 9h05 Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) 3:35 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) $30 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM 9h05 Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) 3:35 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) $30 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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LH557410:35 AM 3h00 Luxembourg Airport 1:35 PM Brussels Airport $356 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
Bus L50 · IC 2137 · 511012:36 PM 4h51 Trier Hbf 5:27 PM Brussels-Midi $39 1 One-way 2 transfers
Bus L50 · IC 2130 · 51385:36 AM 4h52 Trier Hbf 10:28 AM Brussels-Midi $39 1 One-way 2 transfers
Bus L50 · IC 2139 · 51142:36 PM 4h52 Trier Hbf 7:28 PM Brussels-Midi $39 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:10 AM 8h30 Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) 2:40 PM Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
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LH55906:55 PM 3h35 Luxembourg Airport 10:30 PM Brussels Airport $356 1 One-way 1 transfer
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LH55782:25 PM 5h50 Luxembourg Airport 8:15 PM Brussels Airport $356 1 One-way 1 transfer
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LH55746:50 AM 6h45 Luxembourg Airport 1:35 PM Brussels Airport $356 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Trier to Brussels:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trier to Brussels costing on average $55.
A bus is $366 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trier to Brussels costing on average $394.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
Train takes on average 4h 41m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Trier and Brussels as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Luxembourg Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Trier Hbf and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
- Buses mostly depart from Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) and arrive in Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, British Airways, Helvetic Airways, ITA, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air to go to Brussels by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Brussels by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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