The average train between Cologne and Trieste takes 17h 46m and the fastest train takes 13h 36m. There is at least one train per day from Cologne 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 once daily between Cologne and Trieste. The earliest departure is at 7:30 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Trieste at 1:31 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 17h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station and arriving at Trieste Centrale station via München Hbf station, Salzburg Hbf station and Villach Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 46m.
Cologne to Trieste train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Trieste train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Trieste Centrale station.
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The distance between Cologne and Trieste is 774.1 km. The road distance is 989 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Trieste Centrale via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, and Villach Hbf in around 13h 25m.
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