Cologne to Trier

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Cologne to Trier Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Taxi	Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver	Minivan 7pax	Any time	+2h 13m	$507.45
Taxi	Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver	Minivan 4pax	Any time	+2h 13m	$507.45
Taxi	Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver	Standard 3pax	Any time	+2h 13m	$414.34
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	11:50	14:05	$21.54

How to get from Cologne to Trier

Travelling between Cologne and Trier is possible by Flight and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 172.15 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 91.70.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 23 hours to travel between Cologne and Trier depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Cologne and Trier. Train will bring you to your destination in 2h 44m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 22h 55m to reach Trier.

How much does it cost to get from Cologne to Trier?

Travelling between Cologne and Trier can be as cheap as USD 91.70 if you opt for a CD train and as expensive as USD 172.15 if you buy a CD Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Cologne and Trier ?

4 from Cologne to Trier starting from 06:04 Cologne Hbf until 06:04 Cologne Hbf
1 by flight from Cologne to Trier starting from 18:50 Cologne Airport until 18:50 Cologne Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Cologne to Trier.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Cologne to Trier overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Cologne and Trier

FlixBus

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Cologne to Trier?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

100% opted for a bus

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