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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Trier is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Trier is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Trier?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Trier station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Trier central train station via Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Trier?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Trier. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

How far is it from Zurich to Trier?

The distance between Zurich and Trier is 558 km. The road distance is 401.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Trier without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs €100 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Zurich to Trier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Trier bus from?

Zurich to Trier bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Trier train from?

Zurich to Trier train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Trier?

The best way to get from Zurich to Trier is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €250 and takes 4h 57m.

Where does the Zurich to Trier bus arrive?

Zurich to Trier bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg station.

Where does the Zurich to Trier train arrive?

Zurich to Trier train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Trier?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Trier is 402 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Zurich to Trier.

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

Book your Zurich to Trier train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Trier?

Book your Zurich to Trier bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Trier?

There are 781+ hotels available in Trier.

Zurich to Trier - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Trier by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Zuerich Hb to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
7h 7m
€105–173
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Metz Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re / ...
8h 30m
€32–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Freiburgbus N99 / ...
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Trier central train stationbus 011
7h 30m
€33–51
Drive 401.5 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Triercar 401.5 km
4h 28m
€69–99
Fly to Luxembourg
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane ZRH - LUX
4h 57m
€87–248
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
7h 15m
€66–192
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Koblenz Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 45m
€118–270
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
2. Take the train from Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 8m
€101–238

Zurich to Trier by train

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7h 7mAverage Duration

€105Cheapest Price

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Distance: 558.3 km
Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Trier, Germany?

You can take a train from Zuerich Hb to Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Trier central train station via Freiburg in around 7h 30m.

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