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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Trier to Essen

Composite routes from Trier to Essen

Cheapest
2 h 24 min
Car
244 km.
from $13

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Trier central train station to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25

Grandes Tour

Phone:
+38 (044) 444 00 44
Website:
grandes-tour.com.ua/
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
3 times a week

DB Bus

Phone:
+49 30 311682904
Website:
bahn.com/en
Bus from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Euskirchen
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.99–$25.32

Train operators

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$37.97–$82.28

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$32.91–$37.97
Train from Koblenz Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$46.83–$51.90

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Trier Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 48m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$35.44–$50.63
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.52–$31.64

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.72–$26.58

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.96–$10.76

Süwex

Phone:
0621 8301200
Website:
suewex.de/
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.78–$32.91

Luxembourg Railways (CFL)

Phone:
+352 24 89 24 89
Website:
cfl.lu/fr-fr
Train from Trier Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.61
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.61

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Trier to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$18.99

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Trier to Essen is to rideshare which costs $11.96 - $16.30 and takes 3h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trier to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $36.96 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Trier and Essen?

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 4h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Trier and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Trier to Essen. However, there are services departing from Trier Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Trier to Essen?

The distance between Trier and Essen is 283 km. The road distance is 241.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Trier to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs $8.70 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Trier to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trier to Essen bus from?

Trier to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Trier central train station.

Where do I catch the Trier to Essen train from?

Trier to Essen train services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), depart from Trier Hbf station.

Train or bus from Trier to Essen?

The best way to get from Trier to Essen is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs $8.70 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26.09 - $41.30 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Trier to Essen bus arrive?

Trier to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Trier to Essen train arrive?

Trier to Essen train services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Trier to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Trier to Essen is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Trier to Essen.

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

Book your Trier to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1990+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $40.23 per night.

Can I share a ride from Trier to Essen?

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.
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