1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 14 Sept
£29
Average ticket price on 14 Sept
£44
Fastest journey on 14 Sept
3 h 3 m
Average journey duration on 14 Sept
3 h 25 m
Trains on 14 Sept
6
Distance
163 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf to Trier is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Trier will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
On Mon 14 Sept, we found 6 trains from Düsseldorf to Trier, including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 163 km distance in an average of 3 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Trier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 3h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, while a flight costs an average of £157.
Distance: 163 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£35 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest | £157 Average Price | £27 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 50m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Trier:
A coach is £16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Trier costing on average £35.
A coach is £138 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Trier costing on average £157.
Other travel options to Trier take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 7m.
Flight takes on average 7h 50m.
Tickets start at around £35 compared to roughly £27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-8.09. The journey takes 3h 7m versus 2h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Trier trains for tomorrow, Monday 14 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:58 Düsseldorf | 3h32 | 10:30 Trier | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:27 Düsseldorf | 3h03 | 10:30 Trier | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:48 Düsseldorf | 3h32 | 11:20 Trier | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:02 Düsseldorf | 4h18 | 12:20 Trier | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:06 Düsseldorf | 3h24 | 11:30 Trier | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:48 Düsseldorf | 3h32 | 12:20 Trier | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Düsseldorf to Trier run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:40, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 163 km distance in 2h 59m.
Distance 163 km |
Average train duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 59m |
First train 1:40 |
Last train 23:44 |
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Discover the best of Trier — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Trier trip today.
Major archaeological museum with Roman mosaics, sculptures and everyday objects that explain ancient Trier clearly.
Museum at Karl Marx’s birthplace, exploring his life, writings and global influence through documents and media.
City museum in a former monastery, presenting Trier’s urban history, art and decorative objects across centuries.
Market square framed by colourful historic façades, lively shops and the old market fountain in the city centre.
Pleasant palace gardens ideal for a walk, with lawns, flowers and views of nearby Roman and Baroque landmarks.
Central pedestrian street linking major sights, useful for shopping, people-watching and soaking up everyday Trier.
Smoked pork neck or chop cured and served with sauerkraut and potatoes. A hearty Saar-Ruwer staple long associated with the wider Trier region.
Potato dumplings traditionally filled with minced meat and often served with bacon cream sauce or sauerkraut. Common in the Hunsrück-Eifel area near Trier.
Potato pancakes fried until crisp, often eaten with apple sauce. A classic Rhineland comfort food widely enjoyed in and around Trier.
Elegant restaurant focused on refined seasonal cuisine and carefully selected wines, suited to a more formal meal.
Well-known casual restaurant with hearty German and regional food, local beer and a lively atmosphere near the centre.
Traditional wine tavern in the old town serving Mosel wines and regional dishes in a historic, cosy setting.
Moderate for Germany. Hotels, dining and local transport are usually a little cheaper than in major tourist cities such as Munich or Frankfurt.
Service is not usually included. Round up or add about 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés.
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Trier Hbf -> Hauptmarkt, Trier
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf to Trier by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Trier, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Düsseldorf to Trier trains use the Düsseldorf Hbf to Trier Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Trier Süd. Use this guide to compare Düsseldorf and Trier train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Düsseldorf Hbf is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Zaxopondeiva Cafe, Lauren's Cafe, China Imbiss, Fu chu yuan
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Lindenhof, Hotel Batavia, Sir Astor, Lady Astor.
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal is 6 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: L'Osteria, Bauernstube Deppe, Luxor Grill, McDonald's
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel, Lindner Airport, Hotel Maritim.
Düsseldorf Flughafen is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Telefónica Kantine, Telefónica Cafeteria, Snack Point, Imbiss
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Nearby hotels include Novotel, Ibis.
Trier Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Nordsee, Patat Haus, Ratskeller, Zur Steipe
Wi-Fi is available at Trier Hbf. ATMs are available at Trier Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Trier Hbf. Information desks are available at Trier Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Trier Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Trier Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Trier Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trier Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Vinum, Casa Chiara, Mercure, Park Plaza Hotel Trier.
Trier Süd is 1 km from Trier city centre. Public transport options include:
Trier Süd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Derwisch, Delikat, Altes Brauhaus, La Gondola
Wi-Fi is available at Trier Süd. ATMs are available at Trier Süd.
Ticket office support is available at Trier Süd. Information desks are available at Trier Süd.
Luggage storage is available at Trier Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Trier Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Trier Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trier Süd.
Nearby hotels include Deutscher Hof, Handelshof.
Pfalzel is 4 km from Trier city centre. Public transport options include:
Pfalzel has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Klosterschenke, Ristorante Pizzeria Da Toni, Kenner Bäckerei, Gaststätte am Eck
Wi-Fi is available at Pfalzel. ATMs are available at Pfalzel.
Ticket office support is available at Pfalzel. Information desks are available at Pfalzel.
Luggage storage is available at Pfalzel. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pfalzel: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pfalzel: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pfalzel.
Nearby hotels include Klosterschenke.
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