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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Trier is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 10h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Trier is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Trier?

No, there is no direct bus from Dresden station to Trier station. However, there are services departing from Dresden central station and arriving at Trier central train station via Leipzig central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Trier?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Trier. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from Dresden to Trier?

The distance between Dresden and Trier is 729 km. The road distance is 631 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Trier without a car is to train via Koblenz which takes 7h 59m and costs €70 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Dresden to Trier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Trier bus from?

Dresden to Trier bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Trier train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Dresden to Trier?

The best way to get from Dresden to Trier is to train via Koblenz which takes 7h 59m and costs €70 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 10h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €390 and takes 6h 47m.

Where does the Dresden to Trier bus arrive?

Dresden to Trier bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leipzig central train station.

Where does the Dresden to Trier train arrive?

Dresden to Trier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Trier?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Trier is 631 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Dresden to Trier.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Trier?

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Dresden to Trier - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Dresden to Trier by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 50
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Koblenz Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
7h 59m
€72–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Leipzig central train stationbus N1367 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Trier central train stationbus N780
10h 5m
€34–52
Drive 631 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Triercar 631 km
5h 27m
€89–128
Fly Dresden Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Koblenz Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 1m
€173–372
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
11h 1m
€127–174
Fly Dresden Airport to Luxembourg
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane DRS - LUX
6h 47m
€137–390
Fly Dresden Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koblenz Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 45m
€126–406
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Luxembourg
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane BER - LUX
6h 49m
€80–237
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Koblenz Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 17m
€141–278
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane PRG - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Koblenz Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 43m

Dresden to Trier by train

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7h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 729.3 km
Duration: 7h 59m

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

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dresden central station to Trier central train station via Leipzig central train station in around 10h 5m.

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