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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Trier is to drive which costs €70 - €110 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Trier is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs €100 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Trier?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Trier. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Pallien, Bitburger Straße via Luxembourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Trier?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Trier. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

How far is it from Zurich to Trier?

The distance between Zurich and Trier is 350 km. The road distance is 401.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Trier without a car is to train via Basel which takes 7h 13m and costs €80 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Zurich to Trier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Trier bus from?

Zurich to Trier bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Trier train from?

Zurich to Trier train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Trier?

The best way to get from Zurich to Trier is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs €100 - €360. Alternatively, you can train via Basel, which costs €80 - €300 and takes 7h 13m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Zurich to Trier bus arrive?

Zurich to Trier bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luxembourg Gare Centrale station.

Where does the Zurich to Trier train arrive?

Zurich to Trier train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Trier?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Trier is 402 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Zurich to Trier.

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

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Where can I stay near Trier?

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Zurich to Trier - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Zurich to Trier by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane ZRH - LUX
3h 52m
€104–352
Drive 401.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Zurich to Triercar 401.6 km
4h 29m
€71–102
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
7h 13m
€84–292
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Luxembourg Gare Centralebus FlixBus N837
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Pallien, Bitburger Straßebus L32
7h 14m
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
7h 14m
€105–173
Bus via Luxembourg
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Luxembourgbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Trier, Balduinsbrunnen/Hbfbus L32
7h 15m

Zurich to Trier by train

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7h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 350.2 km
Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Trier, Germany?

Swiss, Lufthansa, and Air Dolomiti fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 13m.

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