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 €20 - €45 and takes 7h 5m.

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 Brussels-North train station and Hasselt Station perron 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Trier and Alken?

No, there is no direct train from Trier to Alken. However, there are services departing from Trier, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Alken via Luxembourg, Liège-Guillemins and Landen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Trier to Alken?

The distance between Trier and Alken is 270 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 which takes 5h 19m and costs €26 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m 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.

Where do I catch the Trier to Alken train from?

Trier to Alken train services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Trier to Alken?

The best way to get from Trier to Alken is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs €26 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €45 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Trier to Alken bus arrive?

Trier to Alken bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Trier to Alken train arrive?

Trier to Alken train services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), arrive at Luxembourg, Gare Centrale 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Alken?

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Trier to Alken - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 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
best
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centraletrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic
5h 19m
€27–52
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus N36
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Hasselt Stationbus N884
7h 5m
€20–43
Drive 190.3 km
1. Drive from Trier to Alkencar 190.3 km
2h 11m
€29–42
Train via Brussels
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 16m
€33–78
Train #2
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 27m
€27–53

Trier to Alken by train

128Weekly Trains

5h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 269.9 km
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Alken via Luxembourg, Gare Centrale, Luxembourg, Liège-Guillemins, and Landen in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trier central train station to Alken Kerk via Brussels-North train station, Hasselt Station, and Hasselt Station perron 3 in around 7h 5m.

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