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 €27 - €60 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 25m and costs €70 - €110.

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 Mulhouse Ville and Luxembourg, Gare Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Zurich to Trier?

The distance between Zurich and Trier is 487 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 6h 14m and costs €90 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m 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 TGV inOui, 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 6h 14m and costs €90 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €60 and takes 7h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €300 and takes 4h 59m.

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 TGV inOui, arrive at Mulhouse Ville station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Trier?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Trier is 402 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Zurich to Trier.

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

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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 853+ hotels available in Trier.

Zurich to Trier - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Trier by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, train (Trenitalia), 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 Mulhouse VilleTgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to LuxembourgTgv
3. Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, HauptbahnhofRe / ...
6h 14m
€91–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to FreiburgN99 / ...
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Trier central train station011
7h 30m
€27–60
Drive 401.5 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Trier401.5 km
4h 25m
€71–102
Fly to Luxembourg
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)ZRH - LUX
4h 59m
€97–298
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Mannheim HbfEc
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Trier, HauptbahnhofRe1
7h 15m
€105–173
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBTgv / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourg P&R Gasperich/Howald
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Rocade to Trier Hbf
9h 50m
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Koblenz Hbf
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
5h 58m
€118–288
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
2. Take the train from Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
7h 5m
€111–276
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koblenz Hbf
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
7h 34m
€114–332

Zurich to Trier by train

14Weekly Trains

6h 14mAverage Duration

€91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 486.6 km
Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a train from Zuerich Hb to Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Mulhouse Ville and Luxembourg, Gare Centrale in around 6h 14m. 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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