There are 6 ways to get from Trier to Essen Hbf by train, bus, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Koblenz
best- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 11 / ...
- Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Duisburg Hbftrain 43N / ...
3h 42m€40–170Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Trier to Essen233.6 km
3h 10m€11–16Bus
- Take the bus from Trier central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus 011 / ...
- Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus N710 / ...
4h 40m€18–36Drive 232.6 km
- Drive from Trier to Essen Hbfcar 232.6 km
2h 20m€34–48Train
- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain Re22
- Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
4h 28m€49–118Train #2
- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain Re22
- Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbftrain Re
4h 44m€51–123
Trier to Essen Hbf by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trier to Essen Hbf is to rideshare which costs €11 - €16 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Trier to Essen Hbf is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Trier station to Essen Hbf station. However, there are services departing from Trier central train station and arriving at Essen central train station via Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Trier to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Trier, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Trier and Essen Hbf is 283 km. The road distance is 232.6 km.
The best way to get from Trier to Essen Hbf without a car is to train via Koblenz which takes 3h 42m and costs €40 - €170.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Trier to Essen Hbf, including transfers.
Trier to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Trier central train station.
Trier to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Trier to Essen Hbf is to train via Koblenz which takes 3h 42m and costs €40 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €40 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Trier, Germany and Essen Hbf, Germany?
You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and Duisburg Hbf in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trier central train station to Essen central train station via Cologne Airport CGN in around 4h 40m.
- Phone
- +49 621 830 1200
- Website
- suewex.de
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Schedules at
- suewex.de
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–29
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–120
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–65
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–70
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +49 9126 301 90 70
- [email protected]
- Website
- train-rental.com
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- train-rental.com
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Trier central train station to Cologne Airport CGN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +380 98 815 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- ewe.ua
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://ewe.ua/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Trier to Essen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Trier to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.
Trier to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trier to Essen Hbf is 233 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Trier to Essen Hbf.
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There are 2763+ hotels available in Essen Hbf.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Trier and Essen Hbf. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.