The distance between Leipzig and Trier is around 562km (349 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Leipzig 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.
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Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then Koblenz Hbf and then to Trier Hauptbahnhof.
Take the bus to Kaiserslautern central train station and then to Trier.
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There are several options for getting from Leipzig to Trier by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €74 ($74).
The distance between Leipzig and Trier is around 562km (349 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 441km (274 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Leipzig and Trier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Leipzig to Trier is to drive which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €74 ($74).
The cheapest way to travel between Leipzig and Trier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Leipzig and Trier. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Leipzig 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 55m.
Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Süwex, vlexx and Luxembourg Railways (CFL) run train services between Leipzig and Trier. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Leipzig and Trier. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Leipzig to Trier. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kaiserslautern central train station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.
FlixBus, FlixBus-de and Odri run regular bus services between Leipzig and Trier. Buses run once a week and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leipzig 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 5h 55m.
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 Leipzig and Trier. The distance is around 562km (349 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leipzig to Trier is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 5h 55m | €130($130) | every 2 hours | 610km (379 miles) |
Bus | 9h 10m | €30($30) | once a week | 681km (423 miles) |
Drive | 4h 55m | €74($74) | on demand | 562km (349 miles) |
VIAS Rail GmbH
Süwex
vlexx
Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
Odri
Condor Flugdienst
The following major airports near Trier offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.