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 €17 - €30 and takes 7h 34m.

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 €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Trier and Alken?

No, there is no direct bus from Trier to Alken. However, there are services departing from Trier, Theodor-Heuss-Allee and arriving at Alken Kerk via Gasperich, Gerhard Mercator, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon, Maastricht Station perron D and Hasselt Station perron 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

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 30m and costs €70 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m 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 Mobiliteit, depart from Trier, Theodor-Heuss-Allee 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 30m and costs €70 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €30 and takes 7h 34m.

Where does the Trier to Alken bus arrive?

Trier to Alken bus services, operated by Mobiliteit, arrive at Gasperich, Gerhard Mercator 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 689+ 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 30m
€72–135
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trier, Theodor-Heuss-Allee to Gasperich, Gerhard Mercatorbus 306
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Maastrichtbus 846 / ...
3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Hasselt Station perron 16bus 20a
7h 34m
€17–30
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 48m
€51–100

Trier to Alken by train and bus

98Weekly Services

6h 30mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 360.2 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trier, Theodor-Heuss-Allee to Alken Kerk via Gasperich, Gerhard Mercator, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon, Maastricht, Maastricht Station perron D, Hasselt Station perron 16, and Hasselt Station perron 3 in around 7h 34m.

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