On this page, you will find details on how to reach the conference venue and where to stay during the 6th International Conference for Carceral Geography, which will be held on Campus at Universität Trier in Rhineland‑Palatinate, Germany.
DIRECTIONS AND ACCOMMODATION
On this page, you will find information on how to get here and where to stay during the 6th International Conference for Carceral Geography, which will take place on Campus I, Universität Trier, Rhineland Platinate, Germany.
Getting to Trier
There are different options to get to Trier: by plane, train, bus or car.
Arrival from abroad
For your arrival in Trier, different connections are available by plane, train, bus and car.
Arrival by train
We are happy if you arrive as environmentally friendly as possible! If you are arriving by train from a European country, you will usually find the train connections on the homepage of Deutsche Bahn (www.bahn.de) or on the website of the railway company of your country of origin.
Paris is within a 3-4 hour train journey from Trier, so it is also possible to connect to the UK via Eurostar.
Arrival by bus
There are some options for arrival to Trier via long-distance bus, particularly if you wish to substitute only part of your journey. More information about the possibilities can be found here:https://www.trier-info.de/en/getting-there-mobility/by-bus
Arrival by plane
In the vicinity of Trier there are the airports Frankfurt/Main, Frankfurt/Hahn, Cologne/Bonn, Luxembourg and Saarbrücken. If you are arriving from North America, South America, Asia, Oceania or Africa, we recommend the airports Frankfurt/Main and Luxembourg; if you are arriving from Europe, we also recommend the airports Saarbrücken, Frankfurt/Hahn and Cologne/Bonn. The latter two airports are also served by low-cost airlines.
Arrival via Frankfurt/Main Airport
From Frankfurt/Main Airport you can take the train to Trier (Hauptbahnhof). Further information can be found on the homepage of Deutsche Bahn at www.bahn.de.
You can also take the bus to Trier (Hauptbahnhof) from Frankfurt/Main Airport. Further information can be found on the homepage of the bus company Flixbus: www.emile-weber.lu/de/flixbus
Arrival via Frankfurt/Hahn Airport
From Frankfurt/Hahn Airport there is a direct bus connection to Trier (main train station). For more information, visit www.flibco.com.
Arrival via Cologne/Bonn Airport
From Cologne/Bonn Airport you can take the train to Trier (Hauptbahnhof). Further information can be found on the homepage of Deutsche Bahn at www.bahn.de.
Arrival via Luxembourg Airport
The bus line 302 from Voyages Emile Weber runs several times a day from Monday to Friday between the cities of Luxembourg and Trier with a stop at Findel Airport in Luxembourg.
Alternatively, you can take a regular city bus from Luxembourg Airport to Luxembourg station and from there continue by train to Trier (main station) for around 7 EURO (one way). Further information can be found on the homepage of Deutsche Bahn at www.bahn.de.
Please note that public transport in Luxembourg is FREE throughout the country! You just need to pay for the section of the trips that go through Germany.
Arrival by car
If you are from Belgium, France, Holland or Luxembourg, you may also be interested in travelling by car due to the short distance. Overview maps can be found here.
Directions to Campus I
Campus I of Trier University is easily accessible by car or public transport. Coming from the city centre, the University is signposted and can be reached via Avelsbacher Straße or Olewiger Straße/Gustav-Heinemann-Straße. There are ample parking spaces for visitors both to the west and east of the campus.
[Further information on how to get there and the location of the car parks]
The easiest way to reach the campus by public transport is via the stops “Universität” (lines: 3/83, 13/73 and 4), “Universität Mensa” (line 14) and “Universität Süd” (lines: 6 and 81). During the day on weekdays, a bus runs to the university approximately every 7 minutes. For more detailed information on stops and departure times, please find the timetable info here.
Accommodation
Here you will find more information about accommodation options in Trier. Unless otherwise stated, the prices quoted are per night for a double room and are based on information provided by the hotels in April 2026. Some hotels also offer single rooms.
Double Room < 100€ / night
| Hotel | Price/Night | Location | Remarks |
| Kolpinghaus Hostel | 68 € | City | Youth Hostel |
| Weinstyle Hotel | 71 € | Uni nearby | |
| Hotel Frankenturm | 82 € | City | |
| Schröders City Style Hotel | 85 € | City | |
| Best Western Hotel | 89 € | City | |
| Deutschherrenhof | 90 € | City | |
| B&B Hotel Trier | 90 € | City | |
| Hotel Ante Porta | 90 € | City | |
| Gasthaus Wollscheid | 92 € | Uni nearby |
Double Room < 125€ / night
| Hotel | Price/Night | Location | Remarks |
| Ricks City Hotel | 103 € | City | |
| Hotel Constantin | 108 € | Moselle | |
| Blesius Garten | 112 € | Olewig | |
| Hotel Porta Nigra | 120 € | City | |
| Hotel Deutscher Hof | 121 € | City |
Double Room > 125€ / night
| Hotel | Price/Night | Location | Remarks |
| ibis Styles Hotel | 125 € | City | |
| Porta Nigra Victus | 128 € | City | |
| Hotel Aulmann | 135 € | City | |
| Park Plaza Hotel | 135 € | City | |
| Vintage Hotel Petrisberg | 210 € | Petrisberg | Triple Room |
Additional Resources:
https://www.trier-info.de/unterkuenfte/hotels
http://www.jugendherberge.de/ (only for members)
http://www.airbnb.de/