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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne Central Station and Trieste takes 18h 41m and the fastest train takes 18h 1m. There is at least one train 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.

18h 41m
Duration
1,088 km
Distance
€217
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Cologne Central Station to Trieste train times

Trains run once daily between Cologne Central Station and Trieste. The service departs Cologne Central Station at 7:30 PM in the evening, which arrives into Trieste at 14:16:00. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 18h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetRailjet18h 46m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetRailjet18h 1m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetRailjet18h 1m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetRailjet18h 46m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetRailjet18h 46m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetRailjet18h 46m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne Central Station to Trieste? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cologne Central Station to Trieste.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,088.2 km
  • Duration: 18h 41m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cologne Central Station to Trieste Centrale via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Salzburg Hbf, and Villach Hbf in around 13h 22m.

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