The average train between Basel and Trier takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Trier. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Basel and Trier. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Trier at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Trier. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Trier station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Basel to Trier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Trier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Basel to Trier train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Süwex.
The distance between Basel and Trier is 254.1 km. The road distance is 466 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 42m.