The average train between Duisburg and Trieste takes 16h 16m and the fastest train takes 12h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Duisburg 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 Duisburg and Trieste. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Duisburg is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Trieste at 4:08 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 16h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Duisburg to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Duisburg station and arriving at Trieste station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 16m.
Duisburg to Trieste train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Duisburg to Trieste train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Trieste Centrale station.
Book your Duisburg to Trieste train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Railjet and 4 other operators.
The distance between Duisburg and Trieste is 823.8 km. The road distance is 1,168 km.
You can take a train from Duisburg Hbf to Trieste Centrale via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Villach Hbf, and Udine in around 13h 44m.