What is the cheapest way to get from Alken to Trier?

The cheapest way to get from Alken to Trier is to bus which costs €24 - €60 and takes 8h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alken to Trier?

The fastest way to get from Alken to Trier is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Alken and Trier?

No, there is no direct bus from Alken to Trier station. However, there are services departing from Alken Kerk and arriving at Trier central train station via Hasselt Station and Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Alken and Trier?

No, there is no direct train from Alken to Trier. However, there are services departing from Alken and arriving at Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Landen, Liège-Guillemins and Luxembourg, Gare Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Alken to Trier?

The distance between Alken and Trier is 270 km. The road distance is 189.3 km.

How do I travel from Alken to Trier without a car?

The best way to get from Alken to Trier without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs €35 - €55.

How long does it take to get from Alken to Trier?

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Alken to Trier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alken to Trier bus from?

Alken to Trier bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hasselt Station.

Where do I catch the Alken to Trier train from?

Alken to Trier train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Liège-Guillemins station.

Train or bus from Alken to Trier?

The best way to get from Alken to Trier is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €60 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Alken to Trier bus arrive?

Alken to Trier bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Alken to Trier train arrive?

Alken to Trier train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Luxembourg station.

Can I drive from Alken to Trier?

Yes, the driving distance between Alken to Trier is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Alken to Trier.

How do I get a train ticket from Alken to Trier?

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Alken to Trier - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Alken to Trier by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LuxembourgIc
2. Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, HauptbahnhofRe / ...
5h 33m
€36–54
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hasselt Station to Cologne Airport CGNN84 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Trier central train stationN1327 / ...
8h 8m
€24–56
Drive 189.3 km
1. Drive from Alken to Trier189.3 km
2h 10m
€30–42
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Alken to Brussels-NordIc / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to LuxembourgIc / ...
3. Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, HauptbahnhofRe / ...
6h 29m
€44–64
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hasselt to Liège-GuilleminsS41
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LuxembourgIc
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Rocade to Trier Hbf
6h 54m

Alken to Trier by train

162Weekly Trains

5h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 270 km
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Alken, Belgium and Trier, Germany?

You can take a train from Alken to Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Landen, Liège-Guillemins, Luxembourg, and Luxembourg, Gare Centrale in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alken Kerk to Trier central train station via Hasselt Station perron 3, Hasselt Station, and Cologne Airport CGN in around 8h 8m.

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