The cheapest and fastest trains from Trieste Centrale to Zurich HB
Cheapest price
£108
Average price
£116
Fastest journey
9 h 11 m
Average duration
10 h 9 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
444 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Trieste Centrale to Zurich HB is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trieste Centrale to Zurich HB will cost around £116 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £108.
Of the 2 trains that leave Trieste Centrale for Zurich HB every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 444 km distance in an average of 10 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 11 h 6 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 train and coach for Trieste Centrale to Zurich HB
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trieste Centrale to Zurich HB among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, and a train costs an average of £88.
Distance: 444 km
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9h 7m Average total duration Fastest 8h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 42m Average total duration 11h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Trieste Centrale to Zurich HB train times
The table below shows live departures for Trieste Centrale to Zurich HB trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:21 Trieste Centrale | 11h06 | 16:27 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:58 Trieste Centrale | 10h29 | 19:27 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Trieste Centrale to Zurich HB
Trains from Trieste Centrale to Zurich HB run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £88 but you can travel from only £36 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:21, the last at 12:27. The fastest train covers the 444 km distance in 8h 0m.
Distance 444 km |
Average train duration 8h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £88 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 8h 0m |
First train 05:21 |
Last train 12:27 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Frecciarossa, Intercity from Trieste Centrale to Zurich HB trainsTrenitalia, Frecciarossa, Intercity trains will get you between Trieste Centrale and Zurich HB from £36. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trieste Centrale to Zurich HB train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Trieste Centrale to Zurich HB 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 Zurich HB, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Trieste Centrale and Zurich HB
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Piazza della Libertà.
- Buffet da Pepi
- Trattoria Nerodiseppia
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste
- Hotel Continentale
- NH Trieste
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for trains to Italy, Slovenia, and Austria
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 2
- Taxi services available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
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