The cheapest and fastest trains from Trieste to Zurich
Cheapest price
£88
Average price
£102
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
8 h 46 m
Trains per day
97
Distance
443 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Trieste to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trieste to Zurich will cost around £102 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £88.
To travel from Trieste to Zurich you need to make at least one change.
8902+
EuroCity 368:0213h25Trieste Centrale21:27Zurich HB£881One-way1 change
Regionale Veloce 3432+
8978+
EuroCity 285:1618h11Trieste Centrale23:27Zurich HB£881One-way2 changes
Treno 3552 effettuato con BUS TSM00 · Regionale Veloce 3552+
8974+
EuroCity 363:5817h29Trieste Centrale21:27Zurich HB£881One-way3 changes
Regionale Veloce 3432+
8974+
EuroCity 365:1616h11Trieste Centrale21:27Zurich HB£881One-way2 changes
8902 · 9978+
EuroCity 368:0213h25Trieste Centrale21:27Zurich HB£881One-way2 changes
Intercity 594+
EuroCity 3613:278h00Trieste Centrale21:27Zurich HB£1331One-way1 change
Intercity 584+
FRECCIAROSSA 9732+
EuroCity 2210:478h40Trieste Centrale19:27Zurich HB£1461One-way2 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+
EuroCity 209:398h48Trieste Centrale18:27Zurich HB£1491One-way1 change
Regionale Veloce 3560+
8988+
EuroCity 12613:169h11Trieste Centrale22:27Zurich HB£1091One-way2 changes
Regionale Veloce 3440+
8986+
EuroCity 3612:169h11Trieste Centrale21:27Zurich HB£931One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Trieste to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trieste to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £73.
Distance: 443 km
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£133 Average Price | £51 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 59m Average total duration Fastest 8h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 41m Average total duration 11h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Trieste to Zurich train times
The table below shows live departures for Trieste to Zurich trains for today, Thursday 4 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Treno 3552 effettuato con BUS TSM00 · Regionale Veloce 3552+ 8971+ EuroCity 24 | 3:58 Trieste Centrale | 16h29 | 20:27 Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
Treno 3552 effettuato con BUS TSM00 · Regionale Veloce 3552+ 8974+ EuroCity 150 | 3:58 Trieste Centrale | 10h29 | 14:27 Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
Treno 3552 effettuato con BUS TSM00 · Regionale Veloce 3552+ 8974+ EuroCity 24 | 3:58 Trieste Centrale | 16h29 | 20:27 Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
Treno 3552 effettuato con BUS TSM00 · Regionale Veloce 3552+ 8974+ EuroCity 16 | 3:58 Trieste Centrale | 12h29 | 16:27 Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
Treno 3552 effettuato con BUS TSM00 · Regionale Veloce 3552+ 8971+ EuroCity 16 | 3:58 Trieste Centrale | 12h29 | 16:27 Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3432+ 8974+ EuroCity 24 | 5:16 Trieste Centrale | 15h11 | 20:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3432+ 8974+ EuroCity 150 | 5:16 Trieste Centrale | 9h11 | 14:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3432+ 8971+ EuroCity 24 | 5:16 Trieste Centrale | 15h11 | 20:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3432+ 8971+ EuroCity 16 | 5:16 Trieste Centrale | 11h11 | 16:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3432+ 8974+ EuroCity 16 | 5:16 Trieste Centrale | 11h11 | 16:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Regionale 16726+ 8988+ EuroCity 28 | 5:48 Trieste Centrale | 17h39 | 23:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Regionale 16726+ 8988+ EuroCity 26 | 5:48 Trieste Centrale | 16h39 | 22:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Regionale 16726+ 8986+ EuroCity 28 | 5:48 Trieste Centrale | 17h39 | 23:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Regionale 16726+ 8986+ EuroCity 36 | 5:48 Trieste Centrale | 15h39 | 21:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Regionale 16726+ 8986+ EuroCity 26 | 5:48 Trieste Centrale | 16h39 | 22:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9712 · FRECCIAROSSA 9713+ EuroCity 150 | 6:00 Trieste Centrale | 8h27 | 14:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9712+ 8974+ EuroCity 150 | 6:00 Trieste Centrale | 8h27 | 14:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9712+ 8971+ EuroCity 16 | 6:00 Trieste Centrale | 10h27 | 16:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9712+ 8974+ EuroCity 16 | 6:00 Trieste Centrale | 10h27 | 16:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3434+ 8971+ EuroCity 20 | 6:16 Trieste Centrale | 12h11 | 18:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3434+ 8971+ EuroCity 16 | 6:16 Trieste Centrale | 10h11 | 16:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3434+ 8971+ EuroCity 22 | 6:16 Trieste Centrale | 13h11 | 19:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9466+ 8971+ EuroCity 20 | 6:38 Trieste Centrale | 11h49 | 18:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9466+ 8971+ EuroCity 16 | 6:38 Trieste Centrale | 9h49 | 16:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9466+ 8971+ EuroCity 22 | 6:38 Trieste Centrale | 12h49 | 19:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3858+ 8988+ EuroCity 26 | 6:58 Trieste Centrale | 15h29 | 22:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3858+ 8986+ EuroCity 26 | 6:58 Trieste Centrale | 15h29 | 22:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3858+ 8986+ EuroCity 36 | 6:58 Trieste Centrale | 14h29 | 21:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9718+ EuroCity 16 | 7:07 Trieste Centrale | 9h20 | 16:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9718+ 8971+ EuroCity 16 | 7:07 Trieste Centrale | 9h20 | 16:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
8902+ EuroCity 36 | 7:13 Trieste Centrale | 14h14 | 21:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
8902 · 9920+ EuroCity 20 | 7:13 Trieste Centrale | 11h14 | 18:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3558+ 8988+ EuroCity 26 | 7:20 Trieste Centrale | 15h07 | 22:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3558+ 8986+ EuroCity 36 | 7:20 Trieste Centrale | 14h07 | 21:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3558+ 8986+ EuroCity 26 | 7:20 Trieste Centrale | 15h07 | 22:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3460+ 8986+ EuroCity 26 | 8:16 Trieste Centrale | 14h11 | 22:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3460+ 8986+ EuroCity 36 | 8:16 Trieste Centrale | 13h11 | 21:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3460+ 8988+ EuroCity 26 | 8:16 Trieste Centrale | 14h11 | 22:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3400+ 8988+ EuroCity 26 | 8:58 Trieste Centrale | 13h29 | 22:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3400+ 8986+ EuroCity 26 | 8:58 Trieste Centrale | 13h29 | 22:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3400+ 8986+ EuroCity 36 | 8:58 Trieste Centrale | 12h29 | 21:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3414+ 8988+ EuroCity 26 | 9:16 Trieste Centrale | 13h11 | 22:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3414+ 8986+ EuroCity 36 | 9:16 Trieste Centrale | 12h11 | 21:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3414+ 8986+ EuroCity 26 | 9:16 Trieste Centrale | 13h11 | 22:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Intercity 584+ FRECCIAROSSA 9732+ EuroCity 22 | 10:47 Trieste Centrale | 8h40 | 19:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Intercity 584+ 8988+ EuroCity 26 | 10:47 Trieste Centrale | 11h40 | 22:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Intercity 584+ 8986+ EuroCity 36 | 10:47 Trieste Centrale | 10h40 | 21:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Intercity 584+ 8986+ EuroCity 26 | 10:47 Trieste Centrale | 11h40 | 22:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3882+ FRECCIAROSSA 9736+ EuroCity 24 | 10:58 Trieste Centrale | 9h29 | 20:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17334+ 8988+ EuroCity 26 | 11:28 Trieste Centrale | 10h59 | 22:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17334+ 8986+ EuroCity 26 | 11:28 Trieste Centrale | 10h59 | 22:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17334+ 8986+ EuroCity 36 | 11:28 Trieste Centrale | 9h59 | 21:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Regionale 23040 · Regionale 17036+ 8988+ EuroCity 26 | 11:39 Trieste Centrale | 10h48 | 22:27 Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
Regionale 23040 · Regionale 17036+ 8986+ EuroCity 36 | 11:39 Trieste Centrale | 9h48 | 21:27 Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
Regionale 23040 · Regionale 17036+ 8986+ EuroCity 26 | 11:39 Trieste Centrale | 10h48 | 22:27 Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3440+ 8988+ EuroCity 26 | 12:16 Trieste Centrale | 10h11 | 22:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3440+ 8986+ EuroCity 26 | 12:16 Trieste Centrale | 10h11 | 22:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3440+ 8986+ EuroCity 36 | 12:16 Trieste Centrale | 9h11 | 21:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3886+ 8988+ EuroCity 28 | 12:58 Trieste Centrale | 10h29 | 23:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3886+ 8988+ EuroCity 26 | 12:58 Trieste Centrale | 9h29 | 22:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3560+ 8988+ EuroCity 28 | 13:16 Trieste Centrale | 10h11 | 23:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3560+ 8988+ EuroCity 26 | 13:16 Trieste Centrale | 9h11 | 22:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
Intercity 594+ EuroCity 36 | 13:27 Trieste Centrale | 8h00 | 21:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
Intercity 594+ 8988+ EuroCity 26 | 13:27 Trieste Centrale | 9h00 | 22:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Trieste to Zurich
Trains from Trieste to Zurich run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £73 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:39, the last at 19:33. The fastest train covers the 443 km distance in 8h 0m.
Distance 443 km |
Average train duration 8h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £73 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 8h 0m |
First train 3:39 |
Last train 19:33 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 84 days |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity from Trieste to Zurich trainsTrenitalia, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity trains will get you between Trieste and Zurich from £27. 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 to Zurich train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Trieste to Zurich 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Trieste and Zurich
- 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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