The average train between Heidelberg and Trieste takes 17h and the fastest train takes 10h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg and Trieste. The earliest departure is at 9:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 1:13 PM which arrives into Trieste at 1:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 17h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Trieste station via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h.
Heidelberg to Trieste train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Trieste train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Trieste Centrale station.
Book your Heidelberg to Trieste train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Railjet and 3 other operators.
The distance between Heidelberg and Trieste is 565.8 km. The road distance is 852 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Trieste Centrale via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Villach Hbf, and Udine in around 11h 37m.