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 €30 - €65 and takes 6h 35m.

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 30m and costs €50 - €80.

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 Basel SBB and arriving at Trier central train station via Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Trier?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Trier. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Basel to Trier?

The distance between Basel and Trier is 470 km. The road distance is 315.4 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 which takes 5h 58m and costs €55 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m 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 FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Trier train from?

Basel to Trier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Trier?

The best way to get from Basel to Trier is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs €55 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €220 and takes 6h 51m.

Where does the Basel to Trier bus arrive?

Basel to Trier bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg station.

Where does the Basel to Trier train arrive?

Basel to Trier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Trier?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Trier is 315 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Basel to Trier.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Trier?

Book your Basel to Trier bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Trier?

There are 772+ hotels available in Trier.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Trier by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
5h 58m
€57–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Freiburgbus 107 / ...
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Trier central train stationbus 011
6h 35m
€30–61
Drive 315.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Triercar 315.4 km
3h 30m
€55–79
Fly
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane BSL - LUX
6h 51m
€83–214
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Sarregueminestrain Ter
3. Take the train from Saarbrücken Ost to Trier, Südbahnhoftrain
6h 55m
€88–135

Basel to Trier by train

85Weekly Trains

5h 58mAverage Duration

€57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 470.2 km
Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Trier central train station via Freiburg in around 6h 35m.

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