The average train between Zurich and Trieste takes 9h 59m and the fastest train takes 8h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 every 4 hours between Zurich and Trieste. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Trieste at 12:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Como S. Giovanni and take an average of 9h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Zurich to Trieste? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Trieste station via Como S. Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
Zurich to Trieste train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Trieste train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Trieste Centrale station.
Book your Zurich to Trieste train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), ItaloTreno and 3 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Trieste is 443.1 km. The road distance is 718 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Trieste Centrale via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, and Venezia Mestre in around 10h 5m.