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 €45 - €70 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 59m and costs €80 - €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 Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Trier?

The distance between Leipzig and Trier is 610 km. The road distance is 553.9 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 via Erfurt which takes 7h 21m and costs €95 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m 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 via Erfurt which takes 7h 21m and costs €95 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 7h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €400 and takes 7h 26m.

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 Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Trier?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Trier is 554 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m 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?

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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 via Erfurt
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 91 / ...
4. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
7h 21m
€98–214
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Trier central train stationbus N780
7h 35m
€45–70
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Leipzig Hbf to Mannheim Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
8h 19m
€61–211
Drive 553.9 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Triercar 553.9 km
4h 59m
€81–118
Train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 55
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
8h 51m
€130–263
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 56m
€116–239
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Luxembourg
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane LEJ - LUX
7h 26m
€131–397
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 23m
€170–405
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Luxembourg
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane BER - LUX
6h 50m
€93–306
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Saarbrücken Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Saarbrücken Airport (SCN)plane BER - SCN
3. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 53m
€149–380
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 6m
€103–359

Leipzig to Trier by train

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7h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 610.4 km
Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Trier central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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