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

The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Cologne is to train which costs €65 - €210 and takes 13h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trieste to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 5h 17m and costs €100 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Trieste and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Trieste to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Trieste and arriving at Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Trieste and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Trieste to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Trieste Centrale and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.

How far is it from Trieste to Cologne?

The distance between Trieste and Cologne is 864 km. The road distance is 984.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Trieste to Cologne without a car is to bus which takes 16h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Trieste to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Trieste to Cologne train from?

Trieste to Cologne train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Trieste Centrale station.

Train or bus from Trieste to Cologne?

The best way to get from Trieste to Cologne is to bus which takes 16h 33m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €210 and takes 13h 21m.

Where does the Trieste to Cologne bus arrive?

Trieste to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Trieste to Cologne train arrive?

Trieste to Cologne train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Villach Hbf station.

Can I drive from Trieste to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Trieste to Cologne is 985 km. It takes approximately 9h 55m to drive from Trieste to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Trieste to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car train

There are 11 ways to get from Trieste to Cologne by plane, train, 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.

Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane TRS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 17m
€109–281
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Villach Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train Ice
13h 21m
€65–206
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Trieste to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
9h 4m
€134–1,050
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Frankfurt central train stationbus 127 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
16h 33m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Villach Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the night train from Villach Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bfnighttrain
15h 5m
€105–646
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LJU - CGN
10h 28m
€130–472
Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane TRS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 24m
€123–337
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LJU - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h
€134–470
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VCE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 47m
€133–541
Shuttle, shuttle to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Flughafen Münchenshuttle
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
8h 23m
€150–1,012
Drive 984.9 km
1. Drive from Trieste to Colognecar 984.9 km
9h 55m
€151–218

Trieste to Cologne by train

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Distance: 863.5 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Trieste to Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 16h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 via Villach Hbf in around 13h 21m.

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