How to travel from Potsdam to Trier, Germany

The distance between Potsdam and Trier is around 683km (424 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Potsdam 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.

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Train to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2, Fly

Take the train to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 then fly from Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) to Luxembourg (LUX).

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Train

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

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)

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Bus

Take the bus to Dessau Hbf, Frankfurt Main Central Train Station then Mannheim Hauptbahnhof and then to Trier.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Drive

Drive to Trier.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance689km (428 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Potsdam and Trier

There are several options for getting from Potsdam to Trier by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Potsdam and Trier is around 683km (424 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 535km (333 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Potsdam and Trier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Potsdam to Trier is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Potsdam and Trier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Potsdam and Trier. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Potsdam to Trier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Bonn Hbf and Koblenz Hbf. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, National Express, TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Süwex, Belgian Railways, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Regional and Luxembourg Railways (CFL) run train services between Potsdam 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 Potsdam and Trier. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Potsdam to Trier. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dessau Hbf, Frankfurt Main Central Train Station and Mannheim Hauptbahnhof. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.

DB Bus, EuroClub, FlixBus-de, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and Odri run regular bus services between Potsdam and Trier. Buses run once a week and take around 9h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Potsdam to Trier. We recommend that you take the train to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 then fly from Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) to Cologne Bonn (CGN) then take the train to Koblenz Hbf and then to Trier Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 4h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Potsdam and Trier. The distance is around 689km (428 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Potsdam to Trier is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Potsdam and Trier

Transport options from Potsdam to Trier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2, Fly + 5 similar
3h 5m
€120($120)
every 4 hours683km (424 miles)
Train to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2, plane4h 30m
€270($270)
hourly724km (450 miles)
Train to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2, plane4h 40m
€170($170)
hourly707km (439 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
€105($105)
hourly711km (442 miles)
Train to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2, plane5h 10m
€225($225)
every 2 hours778km (483 miles)
Train to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2, plane6h 10m
€245($245)
hourly902km (561 miles)
Train + 2 similar
7h 10m
€165($165)
every 3 hours776km (482 miles)
Train via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof7h 25m
€155($155)
once daily776km (482 miles)
Train via Koblenz Hbf8h 25m
€150($150)
once a week753km (468 miles)
Bus
9h 35m
€55($55)
once a week858km (533 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
€90($90)
on demand689km (428 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