What is the cheapest way to get from Trieste to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Cologne is to bus which costs €100 - €150 and takes 16h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Trieste to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Trieste to Cologne is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 42m and costs €250 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Trieste and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Trieste to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Trieste and arriving at Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Trieste and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Trieste to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Trieste Centrale and arriving at Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 via Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 23m.

How far is it from Trieste to Cologne?

The distance between Trieste and Cologne is 962 km. The road distance is 985.9 km.

How do I travel from Trieste to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Trieste to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 13h 23m and costs €170 - €320.

How long does it take to get from Trieste to Cologne?

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Trieste to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Cologne bus from?

Trieste to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Trieste station.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Cologne train from?

Trieste to Cologne train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Trieste Centrale station.

Train or bus from Trieste to Cologne?

The best way to get from Trieste to Cologne is to train which takes 13h 23m and costs €170 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €150 and takes 16h 33m.

Where does the Trieste to Cologne bus arrive?

Trieste to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Trieste to Cologne train arrive?

Trieste to Cologne train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Villach Hbf station.

Can I drive from Trieste to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Trieste to Cologne is 986 km. It takes approximately 9h 49m to drive from Trieste to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Trieste to Cologne?

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Trieste to Cologne - 12 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

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There are 12 ways to get from Trieste to Cologne by shuttle, plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LJU - DUS
5h 42m
€253–546
Train via Köln Hbf
cheapest
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Villach Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Villach Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain Drf
17h 5m
€81–185
Train
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Villach Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train Ice
13h 23m
€171–315
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Frankfurt central train stationbus 127 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
16h 33m
€103–144
Drive 985.9 km
1. Drive from Trieste to Colognecar 985.9 km
9h 49m
€178–256
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VCE - DUS
6h 29m
€289–580
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LJU - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 11m
€273–548
Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane TRS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 45m
€140–367
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VCE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
7h 3m
€334–622
Shuttle to Klagenfurt Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Klagenfurt Flughafenshuttle
2. Fly from Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane KLU - CGN
6h 2m
€289–715
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Trieste to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Villach Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
13h 36m
€168–233
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
2. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Colognebus
18h 14m
€165–248

Trieste to Cologne by train

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13h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 961.8 km
Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Trieste, Italy and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 via Villach Hbf in around 13h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trieste to Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 16h 33m.

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