The average train between Cologne Central Station and Trieste takes 18h 33m and the fastest train takes 17h 46m. 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.
Trains run once daily between Cologne Central Station and Trieste. The earliest departure is at 6:45 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Cologne Central Station is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Trieste at 2:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 18h 33m. 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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station and arriving at Trieste Centrale station via München Hbf station, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station and Villach Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 33m.
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 Railjet, arrive at Trieste Centrale station.
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The distance between Cologne Central Station and Trieste is 774.5 km. The road distance is 990 km.
You can take a vehicle from Cologne Central Station to Trieste Centrale via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Villach Hbf in around 13h 20m.