How to travel from Bamberg to Trier, Germany

The distance between Bamberg and Trier is around 399km (248 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bamberg to Trier by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TrierBamberg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Nuernberg Hbf, Fly

Take the train to Nuernberg Hbf then fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Luxembourg (LUX).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Train via Würzburg Hbf

Take the train to Würzburg Hbf then Koblenz Hbf and then to Trier Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €87($87)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Köln Grengel/Flughafen Köln/Bonn Flughafen Termina and then to Trier Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
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Drive

Drive to Trier.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance399km (248 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bamberg and Trier

There are several options for getting from Bamberg to Trier by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Bamberg and Trier is around 399km (248 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 305km (189 miles)

It takes around 5h 60m to get from Bamberg and Trier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bamberg to Trier is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Bamberg and Trier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bamberg and Trier. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bamberg to Trier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Koblenz Hbf. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, vlexx, Luxembourg Railways (CFL) and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Bamberg and Trier. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bamberg and Trier. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bamberg to Trier. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Köln Grengel/Flughafen Köln/Bonn Flughafen Termina. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

FlixBus-de and FlixBus run regular bus services between Bamberg and Trier. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bamberg to Trier. We recommend that you take the train to Nuernberg Hbf then fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Koblenz Hbf and then to Trier Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Trier is Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) which is approximately 49km (31 miles) from Trier. Ensheim Airport (SCN) (SCN) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bamberg and Trier. The distance is around 399km (248 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bamberg to Trier is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bamberg and Trier

Transport options from Bamberg to Trier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nuernberg Hbf, Fly + 2 similar
3h 15m
€240($240)
every 4 hours677km (420 miles)
Train to Würzburg Hbf, plane3h 55m
€260($260)
every 4 hours448km (278 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
€240($240)
hourly487km (303 miles)
Train via Würzburg Hbf + 1 similar
5h 20m
€87($87)
hourly461km (286 miles)
Train5h 60m
€90($90)
every 2 hours474km (294 miles)
Bus
8hrs
6 times a week581km (361 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€53($53)
on demand399km (248 miles)

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Airports near Trier

The following major airports near Trier offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
49km (31 miles) from Trier
SCN
Ensheim Airport (SCN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Trier
CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
129km (80 miles) from Trier