The average train between Genoa and Trieste takes 7h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Genoa 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 Genoa and Trieste. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Genoa is at 6:42 PM which arrives into Trieste at 6:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

4h 24m • 1 change

5h 7m • 1 change
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11h 52m • 1 change

4h 24m • 1 change

5h 7m • 1 change
Arrives next day

11h 52m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Genoa station and arriving at Trieste station via Roma Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
Genoa to Trieste train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Genova Brignole station.
Genoa to Trieste train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Roma Tiburtina station.
Book your Genoa to Trieste train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce and Trenitalia.
The distance between Genoa and Trieste is 399.5 km. The road distance is 493 km.
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Genova Brignole to Roma Tiburtina 5 times a day. Tickets cost €70–150 and the journey takes 4h 5m.