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Essen to Trier trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Trier takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen 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.

3h 43m
Duration
283 km
Distance
€83
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Koblenz

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain train 43N / ...
  3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain train Re1
3h 29m
€44–130

Essen to Trier train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Trier. The earliest departure is at 2:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Trier at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 282.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Trier, Germany?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Köln Hbf and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 29m.

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