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

The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Cologne is to bus which costs €90 - €170 and takes 17h.

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 6m and costs €100 - €290.

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 Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 via Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.

How far is it from Trieste to Cologne?

The distance between Trieste and Cologne is 865 km. The road distance is 966.5 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 and train which takes 15h 4m and costs €75 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Trieste to Cologne, including transfers.

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 train which takes 13h 21m and costs €100 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €170 and takes 17h.

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 966 km. It takes approximately 10h 19m to drive from Trieste to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1751+ hotels available in Cologne.

Trieste to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car train

There are 10 ways to get from Trieste to Cologne by plane, train, car, car train, bus, 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)TRS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 6m
€106–290
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Frankfurt central train station127 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf79 / ...
15h 4m
€76–177
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Trieste to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
9h 3m
€135–1,051
Drive 966.5 km
1. Drive from Trieste to Cologne966.5 km
10h 19m
€149–216
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LJU - CGN
10h 22m
€125–477
Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)TRS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 18m
€124–357
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Frankfurt (FRA)LJU - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 55m
€141–510
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Frankfurt (FRA)VCE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
6h 42m
€135–561
Train
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Villach HbfRjx
2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12Ice
13h 21m
€101–239
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Ljubljana bus stationN907 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja to Cologne Bonn Airport
17h
€91–167

Trieste to Cologne by bus and train

6Weekly Services

15h 4mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 864.8 km
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 via Villach Hbf in around 13h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trieste to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Ljubljana bus station, Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja, Cologne Bonn Airport, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 17h.

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