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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Trier is to bus which costs €16 - €40 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Trier is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Trier?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Trier station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Trier central train station via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Trier?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Trier. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Essen to Trier?

The distance between Essen and Trier is 283 km. The road distance is 232.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Trier without a car is to train via Koblenz which takes 3h 20m and costs €40 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Essen to Trier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Trier bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Trier train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Trier?

The best way to get from Essen to Trier is to train via Koblenz which takes 3h 20m and costs €40 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €40 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Essen to Trier bus arrive?

Essen to Trier bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Essen to Trier train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Trier?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Trier is 232 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Essen to Trier.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Trier?

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Essen to Trier - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Trier by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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 Essen Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof39 / ...
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, HauptbahnhofRe11 / ...
3h 20m
€40–93
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Düsseldorf central bus stationN1320 / ...
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Trier central train station011
5h 45m
€16–38
Drive 232.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Trier232.4 km
2h 18m
€34–48
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Trier, HauptbahnhofRe12
4h 47m
€34–113

Essen to Trier by train

55Weekly Trains

3h 20mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 282.8 km
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Trier central train station via Düsseldorf central bus station in around 5h 45m.

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