The average train between Zurich and Trieste takes 9h 39m and the fastest train takes 7h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 every 4 hours between Zurich and Trieste. The earliest departure is at 8:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Trieste at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Como S. Giovanni and take an average of 9h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 1m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich 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 Zurich to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Roma Tiburtina station via Como S. Giovanni station and Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
Zurich to Trieste train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Trieste train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Roma Tiburtina station.
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The distance between Zurich and Trieste is 681 km. The road distance is 846 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Roma Nomentana via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, and Roma Tiburtina in around 7h 43m.