The average train between Essen and Trier takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Trier. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Essen and Trier. The earliest departure is at 12:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 7:20 AM which arrives into Trier at 12:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Trier. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Trier station via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Essen to Trier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Essen to Trier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Essen to Trier train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Trier is 190.5 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Duisburg Hbf and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 47m.
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