How to travel from Wurzburg to Trier, Germany

The distance between Wurzburg and Trier is around 305km (190 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Wurzburg 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 and Plane

Take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Luxembourg (LUX).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Mannheim Central Bus Station and then to Trier.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Trier.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance305km (190 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wurzburg and Trier

There are several options for getting from Wurzburg to Trier by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Wurzburg and Trier is around 305km (190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 236km (147 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Wurzburg and Trier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wurzburg to Trier is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Wurzburg and Trier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wurzburg and Trier. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wurzburg to Trier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Koblenz Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Deutsche Bahn, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Luxembourg Railways (CFL), Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Go Ahead BW, Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS), ABELLIO Rail, Abellio and ABELLIO Rail NRW GmbH run train services between Wurzburg and Trier. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 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 Wurzburg and Trier. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wurzburg to Trier. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mannheim Central Bus Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

EuroClub and Odri run regular bus services between Wurzburg and Trier. Buses run once 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 Wurzburg to Trier. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Luxembourg (LUX). instead which will take 2h 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 Wurzburg and Trier. The distance is around 305km (190 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wurzburg to Trier is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wurzburg and Trier

Transport options from Wurzburg to Trier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 45m
€240($240)
every 4 hours348km (216 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 10m
€65($65)
hourly361km (224 miles)
Train via Bad Friedrichshall Hbf5h 20m
€45($45)
hourly407km (253 miles)
Bus
6h 30m
€35($35)
once a week464km (288 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€41($41)
on demand305km (190 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