The average train between Karlsruhe and Trieste takes 15h 14m and the fastest train takes 11h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe and Trieste. The earliest departure is at 8:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Trieste at 4:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Stuttgart Hbf and take an average of 15h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Trieste station via Stuttgart Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 14m.
Karlsruhe to Trieste train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, depart from Karlsruhe Hbf station.
Karlsruhe to Trieste train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, arrive at Trieste Centrale station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Trieste train tickets online with Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 6 other operators.
The distance between Karlsruhe and Trieste is 550.7 km. The road distance is 841 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Trieste Centrale via Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Villach Hbf, and Udine in around 12h 3m.