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Compare train and bus for Trier to Saarbrücken
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trier to Saarbrücken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 38m. 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 $11, while a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Saarbrücken:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trier to Saarbrücken costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 49m.
Tickets start at around $39 compared to roughly $17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-22.71. The journey takes 1h 19m versus 1h 11m 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 Saarbrücken
How to get from Trier to Saarbrücken by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Trier to Saarbrücken is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:55 PM1h25Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf)4:20 PMSaarbrücken$131One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus2:55 PM1h25Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf)4:20 PMSaarbrücken$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
41466:33 AM1h08Trier Hbf7:41 AMSaarbrücken Hbf$361One-way0 transfers
Other options
41407:33 AM1h08Trier Hbf8:41 AMSaarbrücken Hbf$361One-way0 transfers
43445:33 AM1h08Trier Hbf6:41 AMSaarbrücken Hbf$361One-way0 transfers
41049:33 AM1h08Trier Hbf10:41 AMSaarbrücken Hbf$361One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Trier to Saarbrücken:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trier to Saarbrücken costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Trier and Saarbrücken 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 Saarbrücken Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) and arrive in Saarbrücken.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Saarbrücken by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), vlexx to go to Saarbrücken by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 7 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), vlexx.
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