How to travel from Magdeburg to Trier, Germany
The distance between Magdeburg and Trier is around 595km (370 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Magdeburg 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 Trier → Magdeburg if you're planning a return trip.
Train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof, plane
Take the train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof and then to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 then fly from Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) to Luxembourg (LUX).
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple operators
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Train via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof
Take the train to Braunschweig Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then Koblenz Hbf and then to Trier Hauptbahnhof.
- Duration6h 30m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost€160($160)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Bonn UN Campus and then to Trier Hauptbahnhof.
- Duration9h 40m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€30($30)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Magdeburg and Trier
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Magdeburg to Trier by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).
The distance between Magdeburg and Trier is around 595km (370 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 438km (272 miles)
It takes around 7h 20m to get from Magdeburg and Trier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Magdeburg to Trier is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Magdeburg and Trier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Magdeburg and Trier. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Magdeburg to Trier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Koblenz Hbf. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Luxembourg Railways (CFL), Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH and vlexx run train services between Magdeburg and Trier. Trains depart once a week and will take around 7h 20m, 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 Magdeburg and Trier. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Magdeburg to Trier. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bonn UN Campus. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.
FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Magdeburg and Trier. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 9h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Magdeburg to Trier. We recommend that you take the train to Leipzig/Halle Flughafen then fly from Leipzig (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Koblenz Hbf and then to Trier Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 4h 45m.
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 Magdeburg and Trier. The distance is around 595km (370 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Magdeburg to Trier is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Magdeburg and Trier
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof, plane + 5 similar | 4h 20m | €145($145) | every 4 hours | 798km (496 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 45m | €205($205) | every 4 hours | 630km (391 miles) |
| Train to Hannover Hbf, plane | 5h 15m | €330($330) | hourly | 665km (413 miles) |
| Train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof, plane | 5h 45m | €295($295) | hourly | 840km (522 miles) |
| Train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof, plane | 5h 55m | €195($195) | hourly | 822km (511 miles) |
| Train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof, plane | 6h 10m | €130($130) | hourly | 827km (514 miles) |
Train via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof + 1 similar | 6h 30m | €160($160) | every 2 hours | 677km (421 miles) |
| Train | 7h 20m | €130($130) | once a week | 638km (397 miles) |
Bus | 9h 40m | €30($30) | 6 times a week | 670km (417 miles) |
Drive | 5h 30m | €79($79) | on demand | 595km (370 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Magdeburg and Trier
Airlines
Nouvel Air Tunisie
Train operators
Süwex
Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
VIAS Rail GmbH
vlexx
Bus companies
Schulligen Reisen
Airports near Trier
The following major airports near Trier offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
- Distance
- 49km (31 miles) from Trier
Ensheim Airport (SCN)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Trier
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
- Distance
- 129km (80 miles) from Trier