What is the cheapest way to get from Trier to Aachen?

The cheapest way to get from Trier to Aachen is to rideshare which costs €7 - €13 and takes 2h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Trier to Aachen?

The fastest way to get from Trier to Aachen is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Trier and Aachen?

No, there is no direct bus from Trier station to Aachen station. However, there are services departing from Trier central train station and arriving at Aachen station west via Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Trier and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Trier to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Trier, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Aachen Hbf via Euskirchen and Dueren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Trier to Aachen?

The distance between Trier and Aachen is 190 km. The road distance is 146 km.

How do I travel from Trier to Aachen without a car?

The best way to get from Trier to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €26 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Trier to Aachen?

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Trier to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trier to Aachen bus from?

Trier to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Trier central train station.

Where do I catch the Trier to Aachen train from?

Trier to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Trier to Aachen?

The best way to get from Trier to Aachen is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €26 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 5h.

Where does the Trier to Aachen bus arrive?

Trier to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Trier to Aachen train arrive?

Trier to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Euskirchen Bf station.

Can I drive from Trier to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Trier to Aachen is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Trier to Aachen.

How do I get a train ticket from Trier to Aachen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Trier to Aachen?

Book your Trier to Aachen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Aachen?

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Can I share a ride from Trier to Aachen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Trier and Aachen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Trier to Aachen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Trier to Aachen by train, bus, rideshare, train (Eurostar), or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Euskirchen Bftrain Re22
3h 51m
€27–119
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Trier to Aachenrideshare 146.5 km
2h 20m
€7–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus 011 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Aachen station westbus N884 / ...
5h
€18–31
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain Re22
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
3h 57m
€39–180
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trier, Balduinsbrunnen/Hbf to Luxembourgbus L32 / ...
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 48m
Drive 146 km
1. Drive from Trier to Aachencar 146 km
2h 7m
€22–31

Trier to Aachen by train

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Distance: 190.1 km
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Trier, Germany and Aachen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Euskirchen Bf hourly. Tickets cost €21–100 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trier central train station to Aachen station west via Cologne Airport CGN in around 5h.

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