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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Trier is to bus which costs €26 - €50 and takes 7h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Trier is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Trier?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leipzig central train station station and arriving at Trier central train station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Trier?

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Trier. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Trier?

The distance between Leipzig and Trier is 606 km. The road distance is 556.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Trier without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €60 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Leipzig to Trier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Trier bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Trier train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Leipzig to Trier?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Trier is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €60 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €50 and takes 7h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €340 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Leipzig to Trier bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leipzig to Trier train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leipzig to Trier?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Trier is 556 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Leipzig to Trier.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Trier?

There are 774+ hotels available in Trier.

Leipzig to Trier - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 11 ways to get from Leipzig to Trier by train, bus, night train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurt13 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Koblenz HbfIce / ...
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, HauptbahnhofRe1
6h 55m
€64–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Trier central train stationN780
7h 35m
€26–50
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Koblenz HbfNj
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, HauptbahnhofRe11 / ...
12h 33m
€77–328
Drive 556.4 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Trier556.4 km
4h 55m
€79–115
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurt13 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Koblenz HbfIce / ...
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, HauptbahnhofRe1
6h 58m
€72–235
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)LEJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Koblenz Hbf
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
6h 3m
€115–290
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Luxembourg
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Luxembourg (LUX)LEJ - LUX
6h 53m
€147–340
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Luxembourg
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Luxembourg (LUX)FRA - LUX
6h 41m
€131–362
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)DRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Koblenz Hbf
4. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
7h 37m
€183–426
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Luxembourg
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Berlin Suedkreuz
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Luxembourg (LUX)BER - LUX
7h 18m
€82–284
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Saarbrücken Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Berlin Suedkreuz
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Saarbrücken Airport (SCN)BER - SCN
3. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
7h 21m
€183–458

Leipzig to Trier by train

57Weekly Trains

6h 55mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 606.5 km
Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Trier central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €26–50 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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