The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg to Trieste
- Cheapest price on 12 Nov
- €57
- Average ticket price on 12 Nov
- €73
- Fastest journey on 12 Nov
- 6 h 5 m
- Average journey duration on 12 Nov
- 8 h 2 m
- Trains on 12 Nov
- 19
- Distance
- 246 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Trieste will cost around €73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only €57.
To travel from Salzburg to Trieste you need to make at least one change.
IC 897+
RJ 1315:00 AM 10h12 Salzburg Hbf 3:12 PM Trieste Centrale €57 1 One-way 1 change
RJ 13478 · RJ 81+
3497 · 35696:56 AM 9h48 Salzburg Hbf 4:44 PM Trieste Centrale €61 1 One-way 3 changes
RJ 85+
3507 · 3581+
RJX1996210:56 AM 9h48 Salzburg Hbf 8:44 PM Trieste Centrale €61 1 One-way 3 changes
RJ 87+
3523 · 3861+
RJX1347012:56 PM 9h59 Salzburg Hbf 10:55 PM Trieste Centrale €61 1 One-way 3 changes
IC 899+
RJ 1317:07 AM 8h05 Salzburg Hbf 3:12 PM Trieste Centrale €62 1 One-way 1 change
RJ 131+
IC 7919:07 AM 6h05 Salzburg Hbf 3:12 PM Trieste Centrale €70 1 One-way 1 change
RJ 551 · RJ 1318:07 AM 7h05 Salzburg Hbf 3:12 PM Trieste Centrale €62 1 One-way 1 change
IC 899+
RJ 1317:07 AM 8h05 Salzburg Hbf 3:12 PM Trieste Centrale €62 1 One-way 1 change
RJ 659 · RJ 1316:07 AM 9h05 Salzburg Hbf 3:12 PM Trieste Centrale €62 1 One-way 1 change
RJ 13478 · RJ 81+
3497 · 35696:56 AM 9h48 Salzburg Hbf 4:44 PM Trieste Centrale €61 1 One-way 3 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg to Trieste
Trains from Salzburg to Trieste run on average 12 times per day, taking around 7h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €9 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 4h 36m.
Distance 246 km |
Average train duration 7h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 4h 36m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 10:04 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Live departures
Salzburg to Trieste train times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Trieste trains for tomorrow, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EN 40237+ RJ 131 | 2:10 AM Salzburg Hbf | 13h02 | 3:12 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 change | |
NJ 237+ RJ 131 | 2:14 AM Salzburg Hbf | 12h58 | 3:12 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 change | |
IC 897+ RJ 131 | 5:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 10h12 | 3:12 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 change | |
RJ 659 · RJ 131 | 6:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 9h05 | 3:12 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 change | |
RJ 13478 · RJ 81+ 3497 · 3569 | 6:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 9h48 | 4:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 changes | |
RJ 13478 · RJ 81+ 9737 | 6:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 12h31 | 7:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
RJ 13478 · RJ 81+ 9749 | 6:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 14h31 | 9:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
IC 899+ RJ 131 | 7:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 8h05 | 3:12 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 change | |
RJ 551 · RJ 131 | 8:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 7h05 | 3:12 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 change | |
RJX19960+ RJ 83+ 9749 | 8:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 12h31 | 9:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
RJX19960+ RJ 83+ 9759 | 8:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 14h49 | 11:45 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
RJX19960+ RJ 83+ 9737 | 8:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 10h31 | 7:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
IC 791+ RJ 131 | 9:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h05 | 3:12 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 change | |
RJX19962+ RJ 85+ 9759 | 10:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 12h49 | 11:45 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
RJX19962+ RJ 85+ 9749 | 10:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 10h31 | 9:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
RJX19962+ RJ 85+ 3507 · 3581 | 10:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 9h48 | 8:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 changes | |
RJX13470+ RJ 87+ 9759 | 12:56 PM Salzburg Hbf | 10h49 | 11:45 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
RJX13470+ RJ 87+ 3523 · 3861 | 12:56 PM Salzburg Hbf | 9h59 | 10:55 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 changes | |
RJX13470+ RJ 87+ 17245+ 592 | 12:56 PM Salzburg Hbf | 10h42 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 changes | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Salzburg and Trieste
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FAQs: Salzburg to Trieste train
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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Salzburg and Trieste
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.
Which Salzburg station do trains to Trieste leave from?
Getting to Salzburg Hbf from Salzburg city centre
Salzburg Hbf is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Hbf train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Imlauer, Stieglitz
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Salzburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Salzburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Salzburg, Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre, H+ Hotel Salzburg.
Which Trieste station do trains from Salzburg arrive at?
Getting to Trieste Centrale from Trieste city centre
Trieste Centrale is 1 km from Trieste city centre. Public transport options include:
Trieste Centrale train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Buffet da Pepi, Trattoria Nerodiseppia
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Trieste Centrale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Trieste Centrale. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Trieste Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Trieste Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Trieste Centrale: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste, Hotel Continentale, NH Trieste.
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