The average train between Bucharest and Trieste takes 46h 25m and the fastest train takes 35h 39m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Bucharest to Trieste. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice a week between Bucharest and Trieste. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bucharest is at 5:29 AM which arrives into Trieste at 4:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Keleti and take an average of 46h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Bucharest station and arriving at Trieste station via Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 25m.
Bucharest to Trieste train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.
Bucharest to Trieste train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Trieste Centrale station.
The distance between Bucharest and Trieste is 977.1 km. The road distance is 1,725 km.
You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Trieste Centrale via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, and Udine in around 27h 39m.