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The train between Trieste and Cologne takes 28h 32m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Trieste to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

28h 32m
Duration
1,095 km
Distance
€219
Average price
Once a week
Frequency

Trieste to Cologne train times

Trains run once a week between Trieste and Cologne. The service departs Trieste at 2:22 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Cologne at 18:54:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 28h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)28h 32m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,094.7 km
  • Duration: 28h 32m

What companies run services between Trieste, Italy and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 via Villach Hbf in around 13h 23m.

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