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Compare bus, train, and flight for Zurich to Trier
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Trier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč 1,401 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč 1,401, while a flight costs an average of Kč 17,486.
Distance: 187 miles (301 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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Kč 2,844 Average price | Kč 17,486 Average price | Kč 1,401 Average price Cheapest | Kč 3,399 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 47m Average total duration 12h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Zurich to Trier
Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Trier, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Trier:
A bus is Kč 1,443 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Trier costing on average Kč 2,844.
A bus is Kč 16,086 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Trier costing on average Kč 17,486.
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 37m.
Bus takes on average 12h 47m.
Tickets start at around Kč 2,844 compared to roughly Kč 3,399 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Kč 556. The journey takes 6h 7m versus 4h 41m 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 Zurich to Trier
How to get from Zurich to Trier by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Trier is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

5:30 PM 18h20 Zurich 11:50 AM Trier Kč 3,851 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

5:30 PM 18h20 Zurich 11:50 AM Trier Kč 3,851 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

5:50 PM 15h45 Zurich 9:35 AM Trier Kč 8,955 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Trier:
A bus is Kč 1,443 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Trier costing on average Kč 2,844.
A bus is Kč 16,086 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Trier costing on average Kč 17,486.
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 37m.
Bus takes on average 12h 47m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Trier as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Trier Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf).
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Luxembourg Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Trier by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Trier by train.
- Travel with Air France, Luxair, Swiss, Lufthansa, British Airways, Helvetic Airways, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, BA Cityflyer to go to Trier by flight.
- 2 direct flights per day with Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic.
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