The average train between Kiel and Trieste takes 22h 3m and the fastest train takes 21h 26m. There is at least one train per day from Kiel 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 Kiel and Trieste. The earliest departure is at 2:05 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Kiel is at 4:05 PM which arrives into Trieste at 1:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 22h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Trieste station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 3m.
Kiel to Trieste train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Trieste train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Trieste Centrale station.
Book your Kiel to Trieste train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Railjet and 4 other operators.
The distance between Kiel and Trieste is 998.4 km. The road distance is 1,384 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Trieste Centrale via Hamburg Hbf, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Villach Hbf in around 17h 12m.