There are 5 ways to get from Trier to Dortmund by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train via Koblenz
best- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 11 / ...
- Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain 55 / ...
4h 16m€50–179Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Trier to Dortmund252.8 km
3h 15m€12–18Bus
- Take the bus from Trier central train station to Dortmund central bus stationbus N1338
4h 40m€20–35Train
- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain Re22
- Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
5h 11m€62–150Drive 251.5 km
- Drive from Trier to Dortmundcar 251.5 km
2h 41m€36–52
Trier to Dortmund by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trier to Dortmund is to rideshare which costs €12 - €18 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Trier to Dortmund is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs €35 - €55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Trier central train station station and arriving at Dortmund central bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Trier to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Trier, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Dortmund Hbf via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Trier and Dortmund is 296 km. The road distance is 251.5 km.
The best way to get from Trier to Dortmund without a car is to train via Koblenz which takes 4h 16m and costs €50 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Trier to Dortmund, including transfers.
Trier to Dortmund bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Trier central train station.
Trier to Dortmund train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Trier to Dortmund is to train via Koblenz which takes 4h 16m and costs €50 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Trier, Germany and Dortmund, Germany?
You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbf via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Trier central train station to Dortmund central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Phone
- +49 621 830 1200
- Website
- Süwex
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Schedules at
- Süwex
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Trier central train station to Dortmund central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Trier to Dortmund
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Trier to Dortmund bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.
Trier to Dortmund train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trier to Dortmund is 252 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Trier to Dortmund.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Trier and Dortmund. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.