How to travel from Trier to Regensburg, Germany

The distance between Trier and Regensburg is around 501km (311 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Trier to Regensburg 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 and Plane

Take the train to Luxembourg then fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Regensburg Hbf.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Train

Take the train to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and then to Regensburg Hbf.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Mannheim and then to Regensburg central train station.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Regensburg.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance501km (311 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trier and Regensburg

There are several options for getting from Trier to Regensburg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Trier and Regensburg is around 501km (311 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 403km (250 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Trier and Regensburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Trier to Regensburg is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Trier and Regensburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Trier and Regensburg. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Trier to Regensburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Luxembourg Railways (CFL), Deutsche Bahn and Belgian Railways run train services between Trier and Regensburg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6hrs, 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 Regensburg. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Trier to Regensburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mannheim. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

Odri, FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Trier and Regensburg. Buses run once a week and take around 8h 45m 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 Regensburg. We recommend that you take the train to Luxembourg then fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Regensburg Hbf. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Regensburg is Munich Airport (MUC) (MUC) which is approximately 77km (48 miles) from Regensburg. Nuremberg Airport (NUE) (NUE) and Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM) (FMM) 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 Regensburg. The distance is around 501km (311 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trier to Regensburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Trier and Regensburg

Transport options from Trier to Regensburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
3h 35m
€200($200)
hourly602km (374 miles)
Train to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, plane4h 25m
€250($250)
hourly525km (326 miles)
Train to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, plane4h 50m
€235($235)
hourly639km (397 miles)
Train to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, plane5h 10m
€175($175)
hourly740km (460 miles)
Train to Luxembourg, plane5h 20m
€290($290)
hourly567km (352 miles)
Train to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, plane5h 30m
€200($200)
every 3 hours846km (525 miles)
Train
6hrs
€110($110)
hourly559km (347 miles)
Bus
8h 45m
€23($23)
once a week585km (364 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€66($66)
on demand501km (311 miles)

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Airports near Regensburg

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

MUC
Munich Airport (MUC)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Regensburg
NUE
Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
International Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Regensburg
FMM
Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Regensburg