There are 6 ways to get from Trier to Essen by train, bus, rideshare, train (Eurostar), 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 Koblenz HauptbahnhofRe11 / ...
- Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Essen HbfIce / ...
4h 10m€45–87Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Trier to Essen233.6 km
3h 2m€11–15Bus
- Take the bus from Trier central train station to Cologne Airport CGNN1327 / ...
- Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train stationN161 / ...
5h 55m€17–49Train via Mechernich
- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Kall Bf
- Take the train from Kall Bf to Köln Hbf
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf43 / ...
4h 16m€46–113Train via Leverkusen
- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz HauptbahnhofRe1
- Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Leverkusen MitteRe
- Take the train from Leverkusen Mitte to Essen HbfRe
4h 17m€50–73Drive 233.1 km
- Drive from Trier to Essen233.1 km
2h 20m€33–48
Trier to Essen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trier to Essen is to rideshare which costs €11 - €15 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Trier to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Trier station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Trier central train station and arriving at Essen central train station via Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Trier to Essen. However, there are services departing from Trier, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via Koblenz Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Trier and Essen is 280 km. The road distance is 233.1 km.
The best way to get from Trier to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €45 - €90.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Trier to Essen, including transfers.
Trier to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Trier central train station.
Trier to Essen train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Trier to Essen is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €45 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €50 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Trier, Germany and Essen, Germany?
You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf via Koblenz Hbf in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trier central train station to Essen central train station via Cologne Airport CGN in around 5h 55m.
- Phone
- 0621 8301200
- Website
- suewex.de
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Schedules at
- suewex.de
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Kall Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Kall Bf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Leverkusen Mitte to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Koblenz Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–60
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €30–45
- Comfort
- €35–50
- Premium
- €50–70
- Phone
- +49 9126 301 90 70
- fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
- Website
- train-rental.com
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- train-rental.com
Train from Leverkusen Mitte to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- train-rental.com
- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Koblenz Hbf to Leverkusen Mitte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Leverkusen Mitte to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Trier central train station to Cologne Airport CGN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +38 (044) 444 00 44
- Website
- grandes-tour.com.ua
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- https://grandes-tour.com.ua/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Trier to Essen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Trier to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.
Trier to Essen train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trier to Essen is 233 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Trier to Essen.
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Book your Trier to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Trier and Essen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.