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University of Trier, Campus 1
Campus 1 is situated in the Tarforst district, nestled on a hill in the eastern part of Trier. It's easily accessible by public transport from the city center. The campus comprises numerous buildings housing various faculties, offering a diverse range of lecture halls and classrooms in different sizes. However, you don't need to worry about getting lost, as we will primarily be based in the "A/B"-building throughout the program.
For more information about the public transport, click here.
The campus has also excellent parking possibilities that are free of charge.
Trier: Germany's oldest city
Trier is the oldest city in the country, boasting a rich history dating back to Roman times. It is a charming city with well-preserved Roman ruins, including the Porta Nigra, a massive Roman gate, and the impressive remains of the Roman baths.
Beyond its Roman heritage (and its 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites), Trier offers a blend of historical and modern attractions. Visitors can explore the Dom St. Peter and wander through the picturesque Hauptmarkt, the city's main square. Trier is also known for its vibrant cultural scene and its excellent wines.
For more information about the city, see trier-info.de
Arrival Information
You can reach Trier via different routes. Here you can find a selection of routes from Luxembourg Airport and Frankfurt Airport.
From Luxembourg
Luxembourg offers free public transport, including trams and buses. There are two convenient options to reach Luxembourg train station from the airport (for live timetable click here):
- Bus line 29 runs from the Airport (Platform/Quai 3) to Luxembourg's main train station ("Gare Centrale"). The bus is labelled with end stop "Hesperange, Cité Um Schlass" and leaves every 20-30 minutes.
- The Tram line T1 connects Findel Airport with Luxembourg train station ("Gare Centrale"). The tram is labelled with end stop "Gasperich, Stadion" and runs every 5-15 minutes.
From Luxembourg train station, there is a direct bus to Trier (transfer time 50 minutes, one to two departures per hour). After buying a ticket from the vending machine or the ticket counter (price 3-6 EUR), walk through the underpass to platform 11. At the south end of the platform, take the bridge across the construction site (to "Luxembourg Rocade"). From here, take bus L32 to Trier (for timetable click here).
From Frankfurt
Frankfurt is one of the world's most connected airports. There are two common routes to reach Trier:
- Via Idar-Oberstein: Take the RE3 train from Frankfurt Airport to Idar Oberstein, then switch to bus 800, which will take you directly to Trier main station.
- Via Koblenz: Take the RE2 train from Frankfurt Airport to Koblenz, then transfer to the RE1 train to Trier.
Please note: Tickets should be purchased in advance via bahn.de. For regional trains and buses, tickets are not linked to specific departure time and can be used on any connection for the selected travel date.
Transport in Trier
All ISSEP participants will receive a travel pass for the entire conference period at the registration desk on Monday morning. This pass grants free access to the entire VRT public transport network, including all buses and trains. All buses to and from the university (bus stops "Universität", "Universität Süd") are listed below.
Buses to the University
Below you can find all buses to the university. For more details, we recommend using the VRT journey planner.
During the Day
- Bus Line 3 (Direction Filsch/L.-Erhard-Ring), every 15 minutes
- Bus Line 4 (Direction Irsch), every 30 minutes
- Bus Line 6 (Direction Tarforst), every 20 minutes
- Bus Line 13 (Direction Weidengraben), every 15 minutes
- Bus Line 14 (Direction Uni Mensa), every 15 minutes
- Bus Line 31 (Direction Pluwig/Bonerath), every 30 minutes
- Bus Line 230 (Direction Kell), every hour
Morning/Evening
- Bus Line 81 (Direction Tarforst), every 30 minutes
- Bus Line 83 (Direction Tarforst), every 30 minutes
- Bus Line 88 (Direction Tarforst), every 30 minutes
Trier main station can be tricky to navigate. For your convenience, we have prepared the following overview showing the most relevant bus lines and amenities.
Traveling in the Early Morning/Late Evening
For transportation at any time of day, Portazon offers a Smart-Shuttle service that provides convenient, point-to-point transport. A valid travel ticket is required, and the service can be booked for an additional fee of 2.50 EUR. This option is ideal for late arrivals or early departures. For more information, visit portazon.de.