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How to get fromEssen to Trierby train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Trier by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train via Koblenz

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain train 91 / ...
    3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain train Re1 / ...
    4h 9m
    €37–194

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Trier central train stationbus bus 011
    5h 25m
    €19–32

  3. Drive 232.4 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Triercar car 232.4 km
    2h 19m
    €33–48

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 41 / ...
    2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain train Re22
    4h 51m
    €55–140

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain train Re22
    5h 28m
    €62–113

Essen to Trier by train

Calendar215Weekly Trains
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Düsseldorf Hbf and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Trier central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €16–27 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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