The average train between Essen and Trieste takes 18h 37m and the fastest train takes 18h 17m. 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 6:36 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Trieste at 1:31 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 18h 37m. 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 station and arriving at Trieste station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 37m.
Essen to Trieste train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Trieste train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Trieste Centrale station.
Book your Essen to Trieste train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Railjet and 3 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Trieste is 814.6 km. The road distance is 1,177 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Trieste Centrale via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Villach Hbf in around 13h 23m.