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Compare train, bus, and flight for Trier to Essen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Trier to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 26m. 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 $23, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Essen:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trier to Essen costing on average $69 (€56).
A bus is $306 (€250) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trier to Essen costing on average $342 (€280).
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
Flight takes on average 5h 39m.
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How to get from Trier to Essen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Trier to Essen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:45 PM12h40Trier5:25 AMEssen$451One-way0 transfers
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- 4:45 PM12h40Trier5:25 AMEssen$451One-way0 transfers
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- 4:45 PM12h40Trier5:25 AMEssen$451One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Trier to Essen:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trier to Essen costing on average $69 (€56).
A bus is $306 (€250) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trier to Essen costing on average $342 (€280).
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
Flight takes on average 5h 39m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Trier and Essen 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 Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Trier Hbf and arrive in Essen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Essen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Süwex to go to Essen by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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