The average train between Leipzig and Trieste takes 15h 30m and the fastest train takes 12h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Leipzig 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 Leipzig and Trieste. The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Trieste at 4:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 15h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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12h 7m • 5 changes
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19h • 5 changes





14h 58m • 5 changes





12h 7m • 5 changes
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19h 47m • 5 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Leipzig station and arriving at Trieste station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.
Leipzig to Trieste train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Trieste train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Trieste Centrale station.
Book your Leipzig to Trieste train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Railjet and 5 other operators.
The distance between Leipzig and Trieste is 641.1 km. The road distance is 1,001 km.
You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Trieste Centrale via Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Villach Hbf, and Udine in around 12h 15m.