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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 €75 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 56m. 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 €75, while a flight costs an average of €401.
Distance: 453 miles (730 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€98 Average price | €401 Average price | €75 Average price Cheapest | €159 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 38m Average total duration 10h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 16h 3m Average total duration 15h 33m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Trier:
A bus is €44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Trier costing on average €98.
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 38m.
Bus takes on average 16h 5m.
Tickets start at around €98 compared to roughly €159 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €62. The journey takes 10h 8m 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 PM16h30Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)10:25 AMTrier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf)€531One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 PM16h30Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)10:25 AMTrier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf)€531One-way1 transfer
Fastest
DE43468:10 AM1h20Vienna International Airport9:30 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport€2141One-way0 transfers
Other options
RJX19938+
EC 212+
ICE 918 · ICE 95545:28 AM10h59Vienna Hbf4:27 PMTrier Hbf€631One-way4 transfers
IC 848+EC 212+ICE 918 · ICE 95544:57 AM11h30Vienna Hbf4:27 PMTrier Hbf€631One-way4 transfers- RJX 260+ICE 518+RE1+IC 5405:57 AM11h30Vienna Hbf5:27 PMTrier Hbf€631One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:45 PM17h20Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)6:05 AMTrier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf)€551One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus11:45 PM15h30Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz3:15 PMTrier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf)€561One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:25 PM15h50Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)3:15 PMTrier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf)€561One-way0 transfers
FR 94803:55 PM1h40Vienna International Airport5:35 PMCologne Bonn Airport€1371One-way0 transfers
LH6397+
LH95286:00 AM3h40Vienna International Airport9:40 AMLuxembourg Airport€1541One-way1 transfer- OS1996:00 AM1h30Vienna International Airport7:30 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport€1561One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Trier:
A bus is €117 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Trier costing on average €192.
A bus is €326 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Trier costing on average €401.
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 43m.
Bus takes on average 16h 3m.
- Around 103 flights per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 7 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 FlixBus to go to Trier by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Trier by train.
- Travel with Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Ryanair to go to Trier by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 19 direct flights per day with Luxair.
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