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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 4m. 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 $33, while a flight costs an average of $430.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$33 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price | $430 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Trier to Essen
Compare the available ways to get from Trier to Essen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Trier to Essen:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trier to Essen costing on average $66.
A bus is $398 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trier to Essen costing on average $430.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 10m.
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
Tickets start at around $33 compared to roughly $43 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10. The journey takes 4h 48m versus 3h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Trier to Essen
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 4105 · IC 2441 · ICE 204 · 26713
6:10 AM 4h01 Trier Hbf 10:11 AM Essen Hbf $64 1 One-way 3 transfers
Cheapest
- 4105 · IC 2441 · ICE 204 · 26713
6:10 AM 4h01 Trier Hbf 10:11 AM Essen Hbf $64 1 One-way 3 transfers
Fastest
- 4107 · ICE 1022 · 26715
7:31 AM 3h40 Trier Hbf 11:11 AM Essen Hbf $68 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- 10010 · 26815
7:36 AM 4h14 Trier Hbf 11:50 AM Essen Hbf $76 1 One-way 1 transfer - 10008 · 26813
6:36 AM 4h14 Trier Hbf 10:50 AM Essen Hbf $76 1 One-way 1 transfer - 4105 · 28510 · 10213
6:10 AM 4h27 Trier Hbf 10:37 AM Essen Hbf $80 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Trier to Essen:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trier to Essen costing on average $66.
A bus is $398 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trier to Essen costing on average $430.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 10m.
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
- Around 23 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 Essen 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 Essen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Flights mostly depart from Luxembourg Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Essen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Essen by train.
- Travel with KLM, Air Dolomiti, Eurowings, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Luxair, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic to go to Essen by flight.
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