The average train between Cologne and Trieste takes 17h 48m and the fastest train takes 17h 46m. 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 7:45 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Trieste at 1:31 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 17h 48m. 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 Cologne station and arriving at Trieste station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 48m.
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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Trieste Centrale station.
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The distance between Cologne and Trieste is 774.1 km. The road distance is 1,087 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Trieste Centrale via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Villach Hbf in around 13h 3m.