The average train between Erlangen and Trieste takes 13h 3m and the fastest train takes 10h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Erlangen 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 Erlangen and Trieste. The earliest departure is at 4:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Erlangen is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Trieste at 12:53 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 13h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Erlangen station and arriving at Trieste station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.
Erlangen to Trieste train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erlangen station.
Erlangen to Trieste train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Trieste Centrale station.
Book your Erlangen to Trieste train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ÖBB and 4 other operators.
The distance between Erlangen and Trieste is 484.8 km. The road distance is 718 km.
You can take a train from Erlangen to Trieste Centrale via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Villach Hbf, and Udine in around 10h 25m.