The average train between Zurich and Trieste takes 11h 29m and the fastest train takes 8h 54m. 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 3 times a day between Zurich and Trieste. The earliest departure is at 10:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Trieste at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Como S. Giovanni and take an average of 11h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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 11h 29m.
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) and Trenitalia Frecce.
The distance between Zurich and Trieste is 443.1 km. The road distance is 655 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Trieste Centrale via Como S. Giovanni and Milano Centrale in around 9h 7m.
