How to travel from Trier to Eisenach, Germany

The distance between Trier and Eisenach is around 365km (227 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Trier to Eisenach 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 EisenachTrier if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Eisenach.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €330($330)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof then Frankfurt central train station and then to Eisenach.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Eisenach.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance365km (227 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trier and Eisenach

There are several options for getting from Trier to Eisenach by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €61 ($61).

The distance between Trier and Eisenach is around 365km (227 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 294km (182 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Trier and Eisenach by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Trier to Eisenach is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €61 ($61).

The cheapest way to travel between Trier and Eisenach, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Trier and Eisenach. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Trier to Eisenach. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Süwex, Luxembourg Railways (CFL), Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, vlexx, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), FlixTrain, HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH and cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH run train services between Trier and Eisenach. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Trier and Eisenach. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Trier to Eisenach. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mannheim Hauptbahnhof and Frankfurt central train station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

FlixBus, EuroClub, Karat-S, Blablabus and Cazmatrans NOVA d.o.o. run regular bus services between Trier and Eisenach. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trier to Eisenach. We recommend that you fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Eisenach. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Eisenach is Erfurt Airport (ERF) (ERF) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Eisenach. Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF) (KSF) and Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) (PAD) 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 Trier and Eisenach. The distance is around 365km (227 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trier to Eisenach is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Trier and Eisenach

Transport options from Trier to Eisenach
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 50m
€330($330)
every 4 hours428km (266 miles)
Train + 2 similar
4h 40m
€80($80)
every 4 hours437km (272 miles)
Train via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof5h 30m
€60($60)
every 3 hours493km (307 miles)
Train via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof7h 15m
€30($30)
hourly425km (264 miles)
Bus
6h 30m
€34($34)
5 times a week477km (296 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€61($61)
on demand365km (227 miles)

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Airports near Eisenach

The following major airports near Eisenach offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

ERF
Erfurt Airport (ERF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Eisenach
KSF
Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF)
International Airport
Distance
81km (51 miles) from Eisenach
PAD
Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD)
International Airport
Distance
138km (86 miles) from Eisenach