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

The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Cologne is to drive and car train which costs €150 - €220 and takes 13h 49m.

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 18m and costs €130 - €380.

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 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 901 km. The road distance is 986.1 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 12h 44m and costs €500 - €1600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m 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 train which takes 13h 21m and costs €190 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 33m.

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 986 km. It takes approximately 9h 52m to drive from Trieste to Cologne.

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

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Trieste to Cologne - 12 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Trieste to Cologne by shuttle, plane, bus, train, car, or car train

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

Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VCE - CGN
5h 54m
€244–656
Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Frankfurt, train
cheapest
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 18m
€133–372
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trieste Centrale to Kranj, Avtobusna Postaja Kranjbus
2. Take the bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Munich Hbfbus
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
12h 44m
€502–1,555
Train
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
€191–468
Drive 986.1 km
1. Drive from Trieste to Colognecar 986.1 km
9h 52m
€154–222
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VCE - DUS
6h 40m
€257–683
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
5h 54m
€257–659
Shuttle to Klagenfurt Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Klagenfurt Flughafenshuttle
2. Fly from Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane KLU - CGN
5h 56m
€273–815
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 42m
€469–841
Bus to Pula Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the bus from Trieste Centrale to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
2. Fly from Pula Airport (PUY) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane PUY - CGN
6h 8m
€174–541
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Trieste to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
13h 49m
€155–213
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

Trieste to Cologne by train

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13h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 901.1 km
Duration: 5h 54m

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 via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 16h 33m.

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