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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Trier is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Trier is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs €40 - €65.

How far is it from Basel to Trier?

The distance between Basel and Trier is 391 km. The road distance is 315.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Trier without a car is to train via Koblenz which takes 5h 41m and costs €85 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Basel to Trier, including transfers.

Can I drive from Basel to Trier?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Trier is 315 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Basel to Trier.

Where can I stay near Trier?

There are 773+ hotels available in Trier.

Basel to Trier - 4 ways to travel via train, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Trier by train or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Koblenz
best
1. Take the train from Oelde to Duisburg Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Koblenz Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
5h 41m
€87–173
Drive 315.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Triercar 315.3 km
3h 3m
€45–65
Train
1. Take the train from Lippstadt, Bustreff Bahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 51
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re12 / ...
8h 18m
€61–110
Train #2
1. Take the train from Oelde to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re12 / ...
8h 30m
€61–95

Basel to Trier by bus and train

9Weekly Services

8h 18mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 390.8 km
Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a vehicle from Basel to Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Oelde, Duisburg Hbf, and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 41m.

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