Our travel advice
Our top pick
Leave at 08:01 and travel via Cologne: 6h26 with 1 change, which is usually easy to make.
Book the 08:01 train →Watch the connection in Cologne
Arriving on the ICE 13, you have 5 minutes. That connection was made on 0% of trips (measured August 2026, September 2026, October 2026). If in doubt, pick a later connection or a flexible ticket.
Route map
All trains from Amsterdam to Trier
Tickets for the 08:01 train →Tickets for the 14:01 train →Tickets for the 10:01 train →Tickets for the 12:01 train →Tickets for the 20:15 train →The timetable at a glance
Departures per hour from Amsterdam
- Departures: 5 in the morning, 4 in the afternoon and 0 in the evening.
- Operators: NS International, DB Regio AG NRW, National Express, SÜWEX and Eurostar.
- Usual change points: Cologne, Koblenz and Brussels.
From our timetable data for a regular Tuesday; times in Amsterdam time.
Which train should you take?
Take the 20:15 train: in 96% of measured trips you made every connection on this journey.
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Change at | Whole trip worked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:10 | 13:27 | 7h17 | Brussels, Cologne | – | |
| 08:01 | 14:27 | 6h26 | Cologne | – | |
| 08:10 | 15:27 | 7h17 | Brussels, Cologne | – | |
| 10:01 | 17:27 | 7h26 | Cologne | – | |
| 10:01 | 16:30 | 6h29 | Cologne, Koblenz | – | |
| 12:01 | 19:27 | 7h26 | Cologne | – | |
| 12:01 | 18:30 | 6h29 | Cologne, Koblenz | – | |
| 14:01 | 20:27 | 6h26 | Cologne | – | |
| 16:01 | 22:54 | 6h53 | Cologne, Koblenz | – | |
| 20:15 ★ | 07:20 | 11h05 | Koblenz | 96% | Reliable |
"Whole trip worked" = chance you make every connection with at least 8 minutes to spare, calculated from real arrival times (Rijden de Treinen train archive, CC BY 4.0). ★ = our pick. How we measure.
The journey
The recommended connection leaves at 08:01 and covers about 423 km of track through the Netherlands and Germany. You spend 6h10 on the train plus 16 minutes changing trains, averaging 69 km/h.
- 08:01
11:05ICE 1255 · NS International
Amsterdam Centraal → Köln Hbf3h04 · ± 267 km · 2 intermediate stops · through the Netherlands and Germany - ⇄Change at Köln Hbf: 16 minutes.
Easy to make with a normal arrival. - 11:21
14:27RE 10021 · DB Regio AG NRW
Köln Hbf → Trier Hbf3h06 · ± 156 km · 30 intermediate stops · through Germany
In numbers
Where you cross the border
- Border the Netherlands → Germany: around 10:01 (2h00 after departure), on the ICE 1255.
All options side by side
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Changes | Via | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:10 | 13:27 | 7h17 | 2 | Brussels, Cologne | |
| 08:01 | 14:27 | 6h26 | 1 | Cologne | RecommendedFastest |
| 08:10 | 15:27 | 7h17 | 2 | Brussels, Cologne | |
| 10:01 | 17:27 | 7h26 | 1 | Cologne | |
| 10:01 | 16:30 | 6h29 | 2 | Cologne, Koblenz | |
| 12:01 | 19:27 | 7h26 | 1 | Cologne | |
| 12:01 | 18:30 | 6h29 | 2 | Cologne, Koblenz | |
| 14:01 | 20:27 | 6h26 | 1 | Cologne | |
| 16:01 | 22:54 | 6h53 | 2 | Cologne, Koblenz | |
| 20:15 | 07:20 +1 | 11h05 | 1 | Koblenz |
Calculated from the timetable for a regular Tuesday (Transitous) and measured arrival times from Rijden de Treinen. Borders: Natural Earth.
How punctual is the train to Trier?
This train is often late. Plan generous connections and choose a flexible ticket.
Measured: 80 trips of the IC 60403, arriving in Koblenz Hbf, August 2026, September 2026, October 2026. "On time" = at most 5 minutes late; cancellations are counted separately. Source: Rijden de Treinen train archive (CC BY 4.0). Full method · downloadable data.
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Compare current prices to Trier at Omio.
Tip: international train tickets usually get more expensive as the departure date gets closer. Booking 1 to 3 months ahead is often cheapest.
Frequently asked questions
Which train should you take to Trier?
Take the 20:15 train: in 96% of measured trips you made every connection on this journey.
How long is the train from Amsterdam to Trier?
The fastest train from Amsterdam to Trier takes 6h26. Most journeys have 1 change.
Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Trier?
No, you change trains at least 1 time, usually in Cologne or Koblenz.
Is there a night train from Amsterdam to Trier?
None of the connections we found use a night train, so you travel during the day.
Where can I book a train ticket to Trier?
You can compare prices at Omio. Eurostar fares rise as the train fills up, and tickets go on sale about 6 months ahead, and on ICE trains, the advance Sparpreis fares are the cheapest.
How punctual is the train to Trier?
The IC 60403 arrived on time in Koblenz Hbf on 12% of trips, with an average delay of 48 minutes (August 2026, September 2026, October 2026).
Which countries does the train from Amsterdam to Trier pass through?
The recommended connection runs through the Netherlands and Germany.
How many kilometres is the train journey from Amsterdam to Trier?
By rail it is about 423 km; as the crow flies 316 km.
Where does the train cross the border on the way to Trier?
Border the Netherlands → Germany: around 10:01 (2h00 after departure), on the ICE 1255.
