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Museo Revoltella
A major modern and contemporary art museum in a former warehouse, known for Italian and regional collections and seafront setting.
RJ 659+
D 1821+
Regionale Veloce 3815
RJ 659+
D 1821+
Regionale 17343
RJ 659+
D 1821+
Regionale Veloce 3438
IC 899+
D 1821+
Regionale Veloce 3815
IC 899+
D 1821+
Regionale 17343
RJ 551+
RJX 131
IC 791+
RJX 133+
Regionale Veloce 3823
IC 899+
D 1821+
Regionale 17343
IC 899+
D 1821+
Regionale Veloce 3815
IC 791+
RJX 133+
Regionale 16623Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 5h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 246 km
| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£66 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Trieste trains for tomorrow, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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RJ 659+ D 1821+ Regionale Veloce 3815 | 6:07 Salzburg Hbf | 8h33 | 14:40 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
RJ 659+ D 1821+ Regionale 17343 | 6:07 Salzburg Hbf | 8h27 | 14:34 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
RJ 659+ D 1821+ Regionale Veloce 3438 | 6:07 Salzburg Hbf | 8h55 | 15:02 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
RJ 13478 · RJ 81+ FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 6:56 Salzburg Hbf | 14h31 | 21:27 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
RJ 13478 · RJ 81+ FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 6:56 Salzburg Hbf | 16h48 | 23:44 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
RJ 13478 · RJ 81+ Regionale 88759 · Regionale Veloce 3571 | 6:56 Salzburg Hbf | 11h50 | 18:46 Trieste Centrale | 3 changes | |
IC 899+ D 1821+ Regionale 17343 | 7:07 Salzburg Hbf | 7h27 | 14:34 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
IC 899+ D 1821+ Regionale Veloce 3815 | 7:07 Salzburg Hbf | 7h33 | 14:40 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
IC 899+ D 1821+ Regionale Veloce 3438 | 7:07 Salzburg Hbf | 7h55 | 15:02 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
RJ 551+ RJX 131 | 8:07 Salzburg Hbf | 5h24 | 13:31 Trieste Centrale | 1 change | |
RJ 551+ RJX 133+ Regionale Veloce 3884 | 8:07 Salzburg Hbf | 8h55 | 17:02 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
RJ 551+ RJX 133+ Regionale 16623 | 8:07 Salzburg Hbf | 8h33 | 16:40 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
RJ 551+ RJX 133+ Regionale Veloce 3823 | 8:07 Salzburg Hbf | 8h01 | 16:08 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
RJX19960+ RJ 83+ FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 8:56 Salzburg Hbf | 12h31 | 21:27 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
RJX19960+ RJ 83+ Regionale Veloce 3503 · Regionale Veloce 3571 | 8:56 Salzburg Hbf | 9h48 | 18:44 Trieste Centrale | 3 changes | |
RJX19960+ RJ 83+ FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 8:56 Salzburg Hbf | 14h48 | 23:44 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
RJX19960+ RJ 83+ Regionale 88809 · Regionale Veloce 3581 | 8:56 Salzburg Hbf | 11h48 | 20:44 Trieste Centrale | 3 changes | |
RJX19960+ RJ 83+ Regionale 88809 · Regionale Veloce 3581 | 8:56 Salzburg Hbf | 11h50 | 20:46 Trieste Centrale | 3 changes | |
IC 791+ RJX 133+ Regionale Veloce 3884 | 9:07 Salzburg Hbf | 7h55 | 17:02 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
IC 791+ RJX 133+ Regionale Veloce 3823 | 9:07 Salzburg Hbf | 7h01 | 16:08 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
IC 791+ RJX 133+ Regionale 16623 | 9:07 Salzburg Hbf | 7h33 | 16:40 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
RJ 113+ RJX 135+ Regionale 16647 | 10:07 Salzburg Hbf | 10h03 | 20:10 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
RJ 113+ D 1823+ Regionale Veloce 3896 | 10:07 Salzburg Hbf | 12h57 | 23:04 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
RJ 113+ RJX 135+ Regionale Veloce 3618 | 10:07 Salzburg Hbf | 9h55 | 20:02 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
RJX19962+ RJ 85+ Regionale Veloce 3507 · Regionale Veloce 3581 | 10:56 Salzburg Hbf | 9h48 | 20:44 Trieste Centrale | 3 changes | |
RJX19962+ RJ 85+ Regionale Veloce 3547 · Regionale Veloce 3445 | 10:56 Salzburg Hbf | 10h48 | 21:44 Trieste Centrale | 3 changes | |
RJX19962+ RJ 85+ FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 10:56 Salzburg Hbf | 12h48 | 23:44 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
RJX19962+ RJ 85+ Regionale 88787+ FRECCIAROSSA 9480 | 10:56 Salzburg Hbf | 10h59 | 21:55 Trieste Centrale | 3 changes | |
RJX19962+ RJ 85+ Regionale 88821 · Regionale Veloce 3861 | 10:56 Salzburg Hbf | 11h59 | 22:55 Trieste Centrale | 3 changes | |
IC 793+ D 1823+ Regionale Veloce 3896 | 11:07 Salzburg Hbf | 11h57 | 23:04 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
IC 793+ RJX 135+ Regionale 16647 | 11:07 Salzburg Hbf | 9h03 | 20:10 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
IC 793+ RJX 135+ Regionale Veloce 3618 | 11:07 Salzburg Hbf | 8h55 | 20:02 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
RJX13470+ RJ 87+ Regionale 17245+ Intercity 592 | 12:56 Salzburg Hbf | 10h42 | 23:38 Trieste Centrale | 3 changes | |
RJX13470+ RJ 87+ Regionale Veloce 3523 · Regionale Veloce 3861 | 12:56 Salzburg Hbf | 9h59 | 22:55 Trieste Centrale | 3 changes | |
RJX13470+ RJ 87+ Regionale 17247 · Regionale Veloce 3447 | 12:56 Salzburg Hbf | 12h12 | 1:08 Trieste Centrale | 4 changes | |
RJX13470+ RJ 87+ Regionale 88839 · Treno 17099 effettuato con bus VE249 | 12:56 Salzburg Hbf | 17h46 | 6:42 Trieste Centrale | 4 changes | |
RJX13470+ RJ 87+ Regionale 88801 · Regionale Veloce 3447 | 12:56 Salzburg Hbf | 12h12 | 1:08 Trieste Centrale | 4 changes | |
RJX13470+ RJ 87+ Treno 3549 effettuato con bus VE39A · Regionale Veloce 3600 | 12:56 Salzburg Hbf | 19h08 | 8:04 Trieste Centrale | 4 changes | |
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Trains from Salzburg to Trieste run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 22:04. The fastest train covers the 246 km distance in 5h 24m.
Distance 246 km |
Average train duration 5h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 5h 24m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 22:04 |
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Best time to book 4 days |
Discover the best of Trieste — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Trieste trip today.
A major modern and contemporary art museum in a former warehouse, known for Italian and regional collections and seafront setting.
A literary museum dedicated to James Joyce’s years in Trieste, with manuscripts, photographs and material on his local connections.
An imposing former Habsburg residence displaying period interiors, decorative arts and the refined atmosphere of historic Trieste.
Trieste’s grand main square faces the Adriatic and is ideal for architecture, evening light and a first walk through the city centre.
A lively canal lined with historic façades, bridges and boats, perfect for a relaxed walk and classic views of the city.
This hilltop quarter around the cathedral and castle offers Roman remains, quiet lanes and one of Trieste’s best panoramas.
Hearty bean and sauerkraut soup with pork, rooted in Trieste’s Austro-Hungarian and Slavic heritage and commonly eaten in traditional trattorias.
Breaded and fried veal cutlet, a local staple showing Viennese influence in Triestine cooking and usually served with potatoes or salad.
Pork loin baked in a bread crust with ham, a festive Trieste speciality linked to the city’s Central European culinary traditions.
Elegant historic café famed for Triestine coffee, pastries and light meals in a refined literary atmosphere.
Refined seafood restaurant with a longstanding reputation, focused on Adriatic fish in a polished setting near the waterfront.
Historic buffet known for boiled meats, porzina and jota in a lively, old-fashioned Trieste setting.
Moderate for Italy: meals and hotels are usually cheaper than Venice or Milan, while local buses and coffee stay fairly affordable.
Service is often included or modest. Round up in cafés and taxis, and leave €1-2 or about 5-10% in restaurants for good service.
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Trieste Centrale -> Piazza Unità d’Italia, Trieste
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg to Trieste by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Trieste, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Salzburg to Trieste trains use the Salzburg Hbf to Trieste Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Salzburg and Trieste train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Salzburg Hbf is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Imlauer, Stieglitz
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Salzburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Salzburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Salzburg, Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre, H+ Hotel Salzburg.
Trieste Centrale is 1 km from Trieste city centre. Public transport options include:
Trieste Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Buffet da Pepi, Trattoria Nerodiseppia
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Trieste Centrale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Trieste Centrale. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Trieste Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Trieste Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trieste Centrale: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste, Hotel Continentale, NH Trieste.
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