There are 5 ways to get from Trier to Balve 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- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain Re22
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain 19 / ...
6h 21m€29–50Bus
- Take the bus from Trier central train station to Dortmund central bus stationbus N1338
7h 20m€31–47Drive 262.9 km
- Drive from Trier to Balvecar 262.9 km
3h 5m€39–56Train via Koblenz
- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
- Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain 91 / ...
6h 27m€47–108Train via Schwerte, Bahnhof
- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain Re22
- Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Schwerte(Ruhr)train Re
6h 35m
Trier to Balve by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Trier to Balve is to train which costs €29 - €50 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Trier to Balve is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Trier station to Balve. However, there are services departing from Trier central train station and arriving at Balve, Abzw. Bahnhof via Fröndenberg, Bahnhof P+R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Trier to Balve. However, there are services departing from Trier, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Balve, Bahnhof via Köln Hbf, Hagen Hbf and Fröndenberg, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Trier and Balve is 288 km. The road distance is 262.9 km.
The best way to get from Trier to Balve without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €29 - €50.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Trier to Balve, including transfers.
Trier to Balve bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Trier central train station.
Trier to Balve train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Trier to Balve is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €29 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Trier, Germany and Balve, Germany?
You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Balve, Bahnhof via Köln Hbf, Hagen Hbf, and Fröndenberg, Bahnhof in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Trier central train station to Dortmund central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Trier central train station to Dortmund central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Trier to Balve bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.
Trier to Balve train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trier to Balve is 263 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Trier to Balve.
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