The average train between Essen and Trieste takes 19h 15m and the fastest train takes 15h 20m. There is at least one train per day from Essen 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 Essen and Trieste. The earliest departure is at 5:54 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Trieste at 2:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 19h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Trieste Centrale station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station, München Hbf station, Salzburg Hbf station and Villach Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 15m.
Essen to Trieste train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Trieste train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Trieste Centrale station.
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The distance between Essen and Trieste is 814.6 km. The road distance is 1048 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Trieste Centrale via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, and Villach Hbf in around 14h 34m.