How to travel from Dresden to Trier, Germany

The distance between Dresden and Trier is around 637km (396 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dresden to Trier by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then Koblenz Hbf and then to Trier Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Trier.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Departsonce a week
Operated by

Odri

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Trier.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance637km (396 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dresden and Trier

There are several options for getting from Dresden to Trier by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 15hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €84 ($84).

The distance between Dresden and Trier is around 637km (396 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 523km (325 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Dresden and Trier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dresden to Trier is to drive which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx €84 ($84).

The cheapest way to travel between Dresden 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 Dresden and Trier. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dresden 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 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, vlexx and Luxembourg Railways (CFL) run train services between Dresden and Trier. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 10m, 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 Dresden and Trier. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Dresden and Trier with no changeovers required. The bus runs once a week and takes 15hrs.

Odri run regular bus services between Dresden and Trier. Buses run once a week and take around 15hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dresden to Trier. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then Koblenz Hbf and then to Trier Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 7h 10m.

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 Dresden and Trier. The distance is around 637km (396 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dresden to Trier is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

How do I get from Dresden to Trier

Compare travel optionsbetween Dresden and Trier

Transport options from Dresden to Trier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
7h 10m
€150($150)
every 3 hours725km (450 miles)
Train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf7h 15m
€160($160)
every 4 hours729km (453 miles)
Bus
15hrs
once a week1,016km (632 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
€84($84)
on demand637km (396 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