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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Trier is to bus which costs €40 - €60 and takes 10h 30m.

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 2m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Trier?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Trier station. However, there are services departing from Wadersloh, Bücker and arriving at Trier central train station via Diestedde, Abzw. Oelde, Beckum, Busbahnhof and Münster bus stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

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 45m and costs €90 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Basel to Trier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Trier bus from?

Basel to Trier bus services, operated by Regionalverkehr Münsterland GmbH (RVM), depart from Beckum, Busbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Basel to Trier?

The best way to get from Basel to Trier is to train via Koblenz which takes 5h 45m and costs €90 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Basel to Trier bus arrive?

Basel to Trier bus services, operated by Regionalverkehr Münsterland GmbH (RVM), arrive at Münster Von-Steuben-Straße station.

Can I drive from Basel to Trier?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Trier is 315 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Basel to Trier.

Where can I stay near Trier?

There are 227+ hotels available in Trier.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Trier by train, bus, 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 45m
€94–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Beckum, Busbahnhof to Münster Von-Steuben-Straßebus S30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Trier central train stationbus N1327
10h 30m
€40–60
Drive 315.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Triercar 315.3 km
3h 2m
€45–64
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
€66–110
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 31m
€61–95

Basel to Trier by bus

7Weekly Buses

10h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 390.8 km
Duration: 5h 45m

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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wadersloh, Bücker to Trier central train station via Diestedde, Dorfplatz, Diestedde, Abzw. Oelde, Beckum, Busbahnhof, Münster Von-Steuben-Straße, and Münster bus stop in around 10h 30m.

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