The average train between Switzerland and Trieste takes 11h 32m and the fastest train takes 9h. The train service runs several times per day from Switzerland 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 Switzerland and Trieste. The earliest departure is at 10:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Switzerland is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Trieste at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 11h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Switzerland to Trieste? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Switzerland station and arriving at Trieste station via Como S. Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
Switzerland to Trieste train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Switzerland to Trieste train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Trieste Centrale station.
Book your Switzerland to Trieste train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenitalia Frecce.
The distance between Switzerland and Trieste is 445.2 km. The road distance is 656 km.
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Trieste Centrale via Zürich HB, Como S. Giovanni, and Milano Centrale in around 10h 4m.