The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cologne to Trieste
Cheapest price
£70
Average price
£73
Fastest journey
21 h 10 m
Average duration
21 h 23 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
774 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cologne to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Trieste will cost around £73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £70.
Of the 2 buses that leave Cologne for Trieste every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 774 km distance in an average of 21 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 21 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 21 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Cologne to Trieste
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £53. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 15h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £53, and a train costs an average of £136.
Distance: 774 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£75 Average Price Cheapest | £245 Average Price |
18h 4m Average total duration 17h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 28m Average total duration Fastest 15h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cologne to Trieste bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Trieste coaches for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 17:35 Cologne | 22h50 | 16:25 Trieste | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 4 February | |||||
![]() | 00:00 Cologne | 21h10 | 21:10 Trieste | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cologne to Trieste
Buses from Cologne to Trieste run on average 6 times per day, taking around 17h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £53 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:55, the last at 23:25. The fastest coach covers the 774 km distance in 17h 25m.
Distance 774 km |
Average bus duration 17h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 17h 25m |
First bus 00:55 |
Last bus 23:25 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Cologne to TriesteYou can travel by bus between Cologne to Trieste with FlixBus for as low as £53. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cologne to Trieste coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Trieste by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Trieste, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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