The average train between Edinburgh and Trieste takes 30h 58m and the fastest train takes 27h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Trieste. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Trieste at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 30h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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28h 27m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Trieste? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Trieste station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 58m.
Edinburgh to Trieste train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Trieste train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Trieste Centrale station.
Book your Edinburgh to Trieste train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Trieste is 1,645.5 km. The road distance is 2,384 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Trieste Centrale via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 20h 54m.