The average train between Cherbourg and Trieste takes 26h 21m and the fastest train takes 25h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg 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 twice daily between Cherbourg and Trieste. The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg is at 7:14 PM which arrives into Trieste at 9:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 26h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg station and arriving at Trieste station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 21m.
Cherbourg to Trieste train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg to Trieste train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Trieste Centrale station.
Book your Cherbourg to Trieste train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cherbourg and Trieste is 1,232.8 km. The road distance is 1,648 km.
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Trieste Centrale via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Milano Centrale, and Venezia Mestre in around 15h 22m.