How to travel from Trier to Düsseldorf

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Trier to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trier to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 22, while a flight costs an average of CHF 356.

Distance: 101 miles (163 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Trier to Düsseldorf

Compare the available ways to get from Trier to Düsseldorf, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Trier to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of CHF 22.

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

A bus is CHF 29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trier to Düsseldorf costing on average CHF 50.

A bus is CHF 335 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trier to Düsseldorf costing on average CHF 356.

The fastest way to travel from Trier to Düsseldorf is by train with an average journey time of 3h 37m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 5m.

Bus takes on average 5h 39m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Trier and Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Trier to Düsseldorf among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around CHF 50 compared to roughly CHF 30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -CHF 19. The journey takes 3h 7m versus 2h 43m 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.

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

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

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FAQs: Travel from Trier to Düsseldorf

Travel to Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf.

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There are 3 options to travel between Trier and Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Trier to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of CHF 22.

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

A bus is CHF 29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trier to Düsseldorf costing on average CHF 50.

A bus is CHF 335 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trier to Düsseldorf costing on average CHF 356.

The fastest way to travel from Trier to Düsseldorf is by train with an average journey time of 3h 37m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 5m.

Bus takes on average 5h 39m.

The distance from Trier to Düsseldorf is approximately 101 miles (163 km).
The average frequency per day from Trier to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 22 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Trier and Düsseldorf as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Trier to Düsseldorf:
  • Flights mostly depart from Luxembourg Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Trier Hbf and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Trier to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with KLM, Air Dolomiti, KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Luxair, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, British Airways, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Edelweiss Air to go to Düsseldorf by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Düsseldorf by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Trier to Düsseldorf:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Trier to Düsseldorf often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, London, Palma, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Düsseldorf and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Düsseldorf to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Düsseldorf, you can explore Carlsplatz markets for diverse foods, take a Rhine River boat cruise, or visit the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum. Enjoy performances at Deutsche Oper am Rhein, or relax in the Japanese Garden in Nordpark. Key sights include the Rheinturm for city views, luxury shopping at Königsallee, vibrant nightlife in Altstadt, art at Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, and the baroque beauty of Schloss Benrath.
Typically, 2 to 3 days are sufficient to explore Düsseldorf's key attractions, such as the Altstadt, Königsallee, and Rheinturm, while enjoying its vibrant art scene and culinary offerings.

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