The average train between Cologne Central Station and Trieste takes 15h 31m and the fastest train takes 12h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne Central Station 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 3 times a day between Cologne Central Station and Trieste. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne Central Station is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Trieste at 1:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 15h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Cologne Central Station to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Cologne Central Station station and arriving at Trieste station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 31m.
Cologne Central Station to Trieste train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne Central Station to Trieste train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Trieste Centrale station.
Book your Cologne Central Station to Trieste train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Railjet and 4 other operators.
The distance between Cologne Central Station and Trieste is 774.5 km. The road distance is 1,107 km.
You can take a vehicle from Cologne Central Station to Trieste Centrale via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Villach Hbf, and Udine in around 13h 20m.