The average train between Dunkirk and Trieste takes 23h 52m and the fastest train takes 22h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk 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 daily between Dunkirk and Trieste. The earliest departure is at 1:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 6:35 PM which arrives into Trieste at 7:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 23h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk station and arriving at Trieste station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 52m.
Dunkirk to Trieste train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Trieste train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Trieste Centrale station.
Book your Dunkirk to Trieste train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dunkirk and Trieste is 1,031.8 km. The road distance is 1,634 km.
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Trieste Centrale via Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, and Venezia Mestre in around 16h 31m.