What is the cheapest way to get from Kiel to Trieste?

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Trieste is to bus which costs €100 - €170 and takes 22h.

What is the fastest way to get from Kiel to Trieste?

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Trieste is to train and fly and shuttle which takes 8h 5m and costs €270 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Trieste?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Trieste via Lübeck central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Trieste?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Trieste Centrale via Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, St. Johann Im Pongau and Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 30m.

How far is it from Kiel to Trieste?

The distance between Kiel and Trieste is 1058 km. The road distance is 1235.4 km.

How do I travel from Kiel to Trieste without a car?

The best way to get from Kiel to Trieste without a car is to bus which takes 22h and costs €100 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Kiel to Trieste?

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Kiel to Trieste, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Trieste bus from?

Kiel to Trieste bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kiel central bus station.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Trieste train from?

Kiel to Trieste train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Trieste?

The best way to get from Kiel to Trieste is to bus which takes 22h and costs €100 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €260 and takes 19h 38m.

Where does the Kiel to Trieste bus arrive?

Kiel to Trieste bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lübeck central train station.

Where does the Kiel to Trieste train arrive?

Kiel to Trieste train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Trieste?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Trieste is 1235 km. It takes approximately 13h 2m to drive from Kiel to Trieste.

How do I get a train ticket from Kiel to Trieste?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Kiel to Trieste?

Book your Kiel to Trieste bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Trieste?

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Kiel to Trieste - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car train, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Kiel to Trieste by train, plane, car, car train, bus, night train, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane HAM - TRS
8h 19m
€104–400
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Villach Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf
3. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Trieste Centraletrain Rjx / ...
19h 38m
€93–259
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Triestecar
16h 33m
€144–195
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Lübeck central train stationbus 353 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lübeck central train station to Triestebus N160
22h
€106–169
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the nighttrain from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to St. Johann im Pongaunighttrain Nt
3. Take the train from St. Johann Im Pongau to Villach Hbftrain Ic
4. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Trieste Centraletrain Rjx / ...
20h 30m
€135–389
Train, fly to Ljubljana, shuttle
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane HAM - LJU
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Trieste Centraleshuttle
8h 57m
€236–533
Train, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane HAM - VCE
3. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Trieste Centraleshuttle
8h 5m
€271–583
Train, fly to Graz Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane HAM - GRZ
3. Take a shuttle bus from Graz Airport to Trieste Centraleshuttle
8h 53m
€421–1,153
Train, fly to Rijeka Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Rijeka Airport (RJK)plane HAM - RJK
3. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
9h 13m
€191–513
Drive 1,235.4 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Triestecar 1,235.4 km
13h 2m
€199–288

Kiel to Trieste by bus

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Distance: 1,057.6 km
Duration: 8h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Trieste via Lübeck central train station in around 22h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Trieste Centrale via Hamburg Hbf and Villach Hbf in around 19h 38m.

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