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Compare train and bus for Vienna to Trier
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Trier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $86 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $86, while a flight costs an average of $474.
Distance: 453 miles (730 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$230 Average price | $474 Average price | $86 Average price Cheapest | $190 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 49m Average total duration 10h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 16h 10m Average total duration 15h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Vienna to Trier
Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Trier, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Trier:
A bus is $144 (€121) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Trier costing on average $230 (€193).
A bus is $388 (€326) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Trier costing on average $474 (€398).
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 49m.
Bus takes on average 16h 10m.
Tickets start at around $230 (€193) compared to roughly $190 (€160) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$39 (-€33). The journey takes 10h 19m versus 8h 34m 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 Vienna to Trier
How to get from Vienna to Trier by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Trier is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 94808:05 AM 1h40 Vienna International Airport 9:45 AM Cologne Bonn Airport $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FR 9480
8:05 AM 1h40 Vienna International Airport 9:45 AM Cologne Bonn Airport $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
DE436311:10 AM 1h20 Vienna International Airport 12:30 PM Frankfurt am Main Airport $256 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 · ICE 912 · ICE 955011:28 AM 10h59 Vienna 10:27 PM Trier Hbf $57 1 One-way 4 transfers- ICE 1214 · ICE 912 · ICE 9550 · 4137
11:13 AM 11h14 Vienna 10:27 PM Trier Hbf $57 1 One-way 3 transfers - RJX 60 · ICE 562 · 12584
10:28 AM 10h33 Vienna Hbf 9:01 PM Trier Hbf $59 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus
11:45 PM 15h30 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz 3:15 PM Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) $64 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
11:25 PM 15h50 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 3:15 PM Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) $64 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
5:55 PM 16h30 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 10:25 AM Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) $64 1 One-way 1 transfer
FR 94855:10 PM 1h40 Vienna International Airport 6:50 PM Cologne Bonn Airport $60 1 One-way 0 transfers- LH6389+
LH74381:20 PM 3h15 Vienna International Airport 4:35 PM Luxembourg Airport $125 1 One-way 1 transfer 
KL1900 · KL17096:50 AM 3h35 Vienna International Airport 10:25 AM Luxembourg Airport $126 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Trier:
A bus is $144 (€121) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Trier costing on average $230 (€193).
A bus is $388 (€326) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Trier costing on average $474 (€398).
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 49m.
Bus takes on average 16h 10m.
- Around 104 flights per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Trier as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Trier Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and arrive in Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf).
- Travel with ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Trier by train.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, KLM, Lot Polish Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa, Luxair, British Airways, Condor Flugdienst, Croatia Airlines, Qatar Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, TAP Portugal, Malta Air, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Ryanair, Buzz to go to Trier by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Trier by bus.
- 19 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Luxair, Condor Flugdienst, Air Baltic, Malta Air, Ryanair, Buzz.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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