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

The cheapest way to get from Trier to Alken is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 6h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trier to Alken is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Trier and Alken?

No, there is no direct bus from Trier station to Alken. However, there are services departing from Trier central train station and arriving at Alken Kerk via Cologne Airport CGN and Hasselt Station perron 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

How far is it from Trier to Alken?

The distance between Trier and Alken is 360 km. The road distance is 190.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Trier to Alken without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 17m and costs €40 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Trier to Alken, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trier to Alken bus from?

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

Train or bus from Trier to Alken?

The best way to get from Trier to Alken is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 17m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 6h 43m.

Where does the Trier to Alken bus arrive?

Trier to Alken bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Can I drive from Trier to Alken?

Yes, the driving distance between Trier to Alken is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Trier to Alken.

Where can I stay near Alken?

There are 642+ hotels available in Alken.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Trier to Alken 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 via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centraletrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Alkentrain Ic / ...
6h 17m
€44–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus 011
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Hasselt Stationbus N84 / ...
6h 43m
€22–36
Drive 190.3 km
1. Drive from Trier to Alkencar 190.3 km
2h 11m
€29–42
Train
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centraletrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Hasselttrain S41 / ...
6h 29m
€35–53

Trier to Alken by train and bus

119Weekly Services

6h 17mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 360.1 km
Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Trier, Germany and Alken, Belgium?

You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Alken Kerk via Luxembourg, Gare Centrale, Luxembourg, Brussels-Nord, Alken, and Alken Station in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trier central train station to Alken Kerk via Cologne Airport CGN, Hasselt Station, and Hasselt Station perron 3 in around 6h 43m.

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