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

The cheapest way to get from Ettlingen to Trier is to bus which costs €15 - €45 and takes 5h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ettlingen to Trier is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Ettlingen and Trier?

No, there is no direct train from Ettlingen to Trier. However, there are services departing from Erbprinz/Schloss, Ettlingen and arriving at Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Ettlingen to Trier?

The distance between Ettlingen and Trier is 283 km. The road distance is 201.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Ettlingen to Trier without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €40 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Ettlingen to Trier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ettlingen to Trier train from?

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

Train or bus from Ettlingen to Trier?

The best way to get from Ettlingen to Trier is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €45 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Ettlingen to Trier train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ettlingen to Trier?

Yes, the driving distance between Ettlingen to Trier is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Ettlingen to Trier.

Where can I stay near Trier?

There are 853+ hotels available in Trier.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Ettlingen 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
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof12 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Trier, HauptbahnhofRe1
4h 43m
€40–77
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Mannheim central bus station108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Trier central train stationN36
5h 46m
€16–43
Drive 201.2 km
1. Drive from Ettlingen to Trier201.2 km
2h 30m
€29–42
Train via Neustadt an der Weinstraße
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Neustadt, HauptbahnhofRb51 / ...
2. Take the train from Neustadt, Hauptbahnhof to Trier, HauptbahnhofRe1
5h 16m
€41–57

Ettlingen to Trier by train

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4h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 283.4 km
Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a train from Erbprinz/Schloss, Ettlingen to Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erbprinz/Schloss, Ettlingen to Trier central train station via Karlsruhe Albtalbahnhof, Karlsruhe central train station, and Mannheim central bus station in around 5h 46m.

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