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 4m 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 4h 30m.

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 Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Trier to Aachen?

The distance between Trier and Aachen is 270 km. The road distance is 149.8 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 via Koblenz which takes 3h 43m and costs €45 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m 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 Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Trier to Aachen?

The best way to get from Trier to Aachen is to train via Koblenz which takes 3h 43m and costs €45 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 30m.

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 Süwex, arrive at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Trier to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Trier to Aachen is 150 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m 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?

There are 1218+ hotels available in Aachen.

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 (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, train, or car

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Train via Koblenz
best
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 11 / ...
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43N / ...
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
3h 43m
€48–160
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Trier to Aachenrideshare 150.4 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 068 / ...
4h 30m
€20–35
Train
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Euskirchen Bftrain Re22
4h
€32–63
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trier, Hauptbahnhof 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 47m
Drive 149.8 km
1. Drive from Trier to Aachencar 149.8 km
2h 4m
€22–31

Trier to Aachen by train

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3h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 269.9 km
Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Aachen Hbf via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and Koeln Hbf in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trier central train station to Aachen station west via Cologne Airport CGN in around 4h 30m.

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