The average train between Trieste and Sterzing takes 9h 57m and the fastest train takes 6h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Trieste to Sterzing. 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 Trieste and Sterzing. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Trieste is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Sterzing at 10:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

7h 25m • 1 change

6h 53m • 1 change
Arrives next day

17h 27m • 1 change

7h 25m • 1 change

6h 53m • 1 change
Arrives next day

17h 27m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Trieste to Sterzing. However, there are services departing from Trieste station and arriving at Sterzing station via Verona Porta Nuova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
Trieste to Sterzing train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Trieste Centrale station.
Trieste to Sterzing train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch station.
Book your Trieste to Sterzing train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce and Trenitalia.
The distance between Trieste and Sterzing is 227.4 km. The road distance is 468 km.
You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch via Verona Porta Nuova in around 6h 35m.