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Compare bus, train, and flight for Trier to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trier to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 16 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 22m. 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 16, while a flight costs an average of CHF 297.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
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CHF 55 Average price | CHF 16 Average price Cheapest | CHF 297 Average price | CHF 28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Frankfurt am Main
Compare the available ways to get from Trier to Frankfurt am Main, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Trier to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is CHF 39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trier to Frankfurt am Main costing on average CHF 55.
A bus is CHF 281 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trier to Frankfurt am Main costing on average CHF 297.
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 27m.
Train takes on average 3h 45m.
Tickets start at around CHF 55 compared to roughly CHF 28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -CHF 26. The journey takes 3h 15m versus 2h 27m 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 Frankfurt am Main
How to get from Trier to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Trier to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
5:45 PM 2h50 Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) 8:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) CHF 14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
5:45 PM 2h50 Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) 8:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) CHF 14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- EN395
2:25 PM 0h50 Luxembourg Airport 3:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport CHF 220 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 4104+
TGV 95519:33 AM 3h27 Trier Hbf 1:00 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf CHF 30 1 One-way 1 transfer - 12117 · ICE 27
8:41 AM 3h32 Trier Hbf 12:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf CHF 38 1 One-way 1 transfer - 4111 · 4259
9:31 AM 3h20 Trier Hbf 12:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf CHF 51 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
5:45 PM 3h15 Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) 9:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) CHF 14 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
2:35 AM 2h35 Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) 5:10 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) CHF 15 1 One-way 0 transfers
- LH5643
2:25 PM 0h50 Luxembourg Airport 3:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport CHF 220 1 One-way 0 transfers - LH9529
10:35 AM 0h50 Luxembourg Airport 11:25 AM Frankfurt am Main Airport CHF 220 1 One-way 0 transfers - EN397
6:55 PM 0h50 Luxembourg Airport 7:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport CHF 220 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Trier to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is CHF 39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trier to Frankfurt am Main costing on average CHF 55.
A bus is CHF 281 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trier to Frankfurt am Main costing on average CHF 297.
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 27m.
Train takes on average 3h 45m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Trier and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Trier Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Luxembourg Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, British Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Luxair, Air Baltic, Swiss, CitizenPlane, Cityjet to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
- 8 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, CitizenPlane, Cityjet.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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