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Cologne Central Station to Trieste trains

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The average train between Cologne Central Station and Trieste takes 18h 57m 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 57m
Duration
1,088 km
Distance
€220
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 13:31:00. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 18h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetRailjet18h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityRailjet19h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityRailjet19h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityRailjet19h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,088.4 km
  • Duration: 18h 57m

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, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Villach Hbf in around 13h 37m.

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