The average train between Düsseldorf and Trieste takes 15h 51m and the fastest train takes 12h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf and Trieste. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Düsseldorf is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Trieste at 4:08 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 15h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Düsseldorf to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Düsseldorf station and arriving at Trieste station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 51m.
Düsseldorf to Trieste train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Düsseldorf Hbf station.
Düsseldorf to Trieste train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Trieste Centrale station.
Book your Düsseldorf to Trieste train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Railjet and 2 other operators.
The distance between Düsseldorf and Trieste is 805.9 km. The road distance is 1,144 km.
You can take a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Trieste Centrale via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Villach Hbf, and Udine in around 13h 29m.