Trains tickets from Trier to Essen

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Next departures to Essen

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 28 at
    Departure city: Trier
    Departure location: Trier Hauptbahnhof Bus
    Arrival time: May 28 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: Regional-ExpressRegional-Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 28 at
    Departure city: Trier
    Departure location: Bushaltestelle Hauptbahnhof
    Arrival time: May 28 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: HBF
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 28 at
    Departure city: Trier
    Departure location: Trier Hauptbahnhof Bus
    Arrival time: May 28 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: Regional-ExpressRegional-Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 28 at
    Departure city: Trier
    Departure location: Trier Hauptbahnhof Bus
    Arrival time: May 28 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 28 at
    Departure city: Trier
    Departure location: Trier Hauptbahnhof Bus
    Arrival time: May 29 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: Regional-Express + Regionalbahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Regional-Express + Regionalbahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Trier to Essen.

Bus
Average Price$42 - $42Average Duration5h 42m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$43 - $132Average Duration4h 36m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$15 - $33Average Duration2h 40m
8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Trier to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8carpool per day
2h 40mAverage Duration
$15Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Train Trier to Essen: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$77
Average train trip duration4h 36m
Number of daily trains8
Earliest train departure7:10am
Distance118 miles (190 km)
Latest train departure7:31pm

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Trier to Essen was searched and found on May 28, 2025 with a price of $34

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Essen, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Trier and Essen, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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Train from Essen to Trier

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