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.
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 Trier → Dresden if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then Koblenz Hbf and then to Trier Hauptbahnhof.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 7h 10m | €150($150) | every 3 hours | 725km (450 miles) |
Train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf | 7h 15m | €160($160) | every 4 hours | 729km (453 miles) |
Bus | 15hrs | once a week | 1,016km (632 miles) | |
Drive | 5h 40m | €84($84) | on demand | 637km (396 miles) |
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Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
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Schulligen Reisen
Odri
The following major airports near Trier offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.