The average train between Salzburg and Trieste takes 5h 52m and the fastest train takes 5h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Salzburg 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 Salzburg and Trieste. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 2:07 PM which arrives into Trieste at 8:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Villach Hbf and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Trieste station via Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
Salzburg to Trieste train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.
Salzburg to Trieste train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Trieste Centrale station.
Book your Salzburg to Trieste train tickets online with ÖBB, Railjet and 2 other operators.
The distance between Salzburg and Trieste is 245.5 km. The road distance is 378 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Trieste Centrale via Villach Hbf and Udine in around 6h 31m.