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Compare bus, train, and flight for Zurich to Trier
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Trier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a flight costs an average of $171.
Distance: 187 miles (301 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$152 Average price | $390 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $157 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Trier:
A bus is $79 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Trier costing on average $152 (€126).
A bus is $317 (€262) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Trier costing on average $390 (€323).
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
Train takes on average 6h 20m.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Trier
How to get from Zurich to Trier by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Trier is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM14h05Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)11:30 AMTrier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf)$491One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM14h05Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)11:30 AMTrier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf)$491One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LX7585:40 PM0h55Zurich Airport6:35 PMLuxembourg Airport$9831One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 794 · ICE 372 · 41238:59 AM6h28Zurich HB3:27 PMTrier Hbf$1071One-way2 transfers
ICE 200 · 41217:59 AM6h28Zurich HB2:27 PMTrier Hbf$1181One-way1 transfer
IC 776 · ICE 276 · 41352:59 PM6h28Zurich HB9:27 PMTrier Hbf$1181One-way2 transfers
AF1615+
AF46042:50 PM6h55Zurich Airport9:45 PMLuxembourg Airport$1661One-way1 transfer
AF1415+
AF46047:40 AM14h05Zurich Airport9:45 PMLuxembourg Airport$1871One-way1 transfer
AF1415+
AF46027:40 AM6h10Zurich Airport1:50 PMLuxembourg Airport$2761One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Trier:
A bus is $79 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Trier costing on average $152 (€126).
A bus is $317 (€262) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Trier costing on average $390 (€323).
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
Train takes on average 6h 20m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Trier as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Luxembourg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Trier Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Trier by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia EuroCity, SBB, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Trier by train.
- Travel with Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Trier by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct flights per day with Air Baltic.
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