- Must visit
Kunsthaus Zürich
Switzerland's leading art museum with major works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art, including Monet, Giacometti, and important Swiss collections.
Cheapest price
$180
Average price
$196
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
8 h 32 m
Trains per day
63
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trieste to Zurich will cost around $196 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $180.
It's difficult to get from Trieste to Zurich without transferring at least once.
Intercity 584+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470+
EuroCity 20
Intercity 594+
EuroCity 36
Regionale Veloce 3560+
8988+
EuroCity 28
Regionale Veloce 3460+
8984+
EuroCity 24
Regionale Veloce 3414+
8984+
EuroCity 24
Intercity 594+
EuroCity 36
FRECCIAROSSA 9712 · FRECCIAROSSA 9713+
EuroCity 150
FRECCIAROSSA 9712+
8974+
EuroCity 150
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+
EuroCity 20
Intercity 594+
8988+
EuroCity 126Trains from Trieste to Zurich run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $98 (€80) but you can travel from only $36 (€29) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:39, the last at 19:33. The fastest train covers the 275 miles (443 km) distance in 8h 0m.
Distance 275 miles (443 km) |
Average train duration 8h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $98 (€80) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 8h 0m |
First train 3:39 AM |
Last train 7:33 PM |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 84 days |
The table below shows live departures for Trieste to Zurich trains for tomorrow, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Treno 3552 effettuato con BUS TSM00 · Regionale Veloce 3552+ 8974+ EuroCity 150 | 3:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 10h29 | 2:27 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
Treno 3552 effettuato con BUS TSM00 · Regionale Veloce 3552+ 8974+ EuroCity 16 | 3:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 12h29 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
Treno 3552 effettuato con BUS TSM00 · Regionale Veloce 3552+ 8971+ EuroCity 16 | 3:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 12h29 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3432+ 8974+ EuroCity 150 | 5:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 9h11 | 2:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3432+ 8974+ EuroCity 16 | 5:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 11h11 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3432+ 8971+ EuroCity 16 | 5:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 11h11 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16726+ 8984+ EuroCity 24 | 5:48 AM Trieste Centrale | 14h39 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16726+ 8986+ EuroCity 36 | 5:48 AM Trieste Centrale | 15h39 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16726+ 8984+ EuroCity 36 | 5:48 AM Trieste Centrale | 15h39 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9712 · FRECCIAROSSA 9713+ EuroCity 150 | 6:00 AM Trieste Centrale | 8h27 | 2:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9712+ 8974+ EuroCity 150 | 6:00 AM Trieste Centrale | 8h27 | 2:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9712+ 8971+ EuroCity 16 | 6:00 AM Trieste Centrale | 10h27 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9712+ 8974+ EuroCity 16 | 6:00 AM Trieste Centrale | 10h27 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3434+ 8971+ EuroCity 20 | 6:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 12h11 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3434+ 8971+ EuroCity 16 | 6:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 10h11 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3434+ 8971+ EuroCity 22 | 6:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 13h11 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9466+ 8971+ EuroCity 20 | 6:38 AM Trieste Centrale | 11h49 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9466+ 8971+ EuroCity 22 | 6:38 AM Trieste Centrale | 12h49 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9466+ 8971+ EuroCity 16 | 6:38 AM Trieste Centrale | 9h49 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3858+ 8984+ EuroCity 36 | 6:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 14h29 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3858+ 8984+ EuroCity 24 | 6:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 13h29 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3858+ 8986+ EuroCity 36 | 6:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 14h29 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9718+ EuroCity 16 | 7:07 AM Trieste Centrale | 9h20 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9718+ 8971+ EuroCity 22 | 7:07 AM Trieste Centrale | 12h20 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9718+ 8971+ EuroCity 16 | 7:07 AM Trieste Centrale | 9h20 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9718+ 8971+ EuroCity 20 | 7:07 AM Trieste Centrale | 11h20 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3558+ 8984+ EuroCity 24 | 7:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 13h11 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3558+ 8986+ EuroCity 36 | 7:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 14h11 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470+ EuroCity 20 | 7:21 AM Trieste Centrale | 11h06 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 584+ FRECCIAROSSA 9520+ EuroCity 16 | 7:21 AM Trieste Centrale | 9h06 | 4:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 584+ 8984+ EuroCity 24 | 7:21 AM Trieste Centrale | 13h06 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
8902 · 9978+ EuroCity 22 | 8:02 AM Trieste Centrale | 11h25 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
8902 · 9978+ EuroCity 20 | 8:02 AM Trieste Centrale | 10h25 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
8902 · 9924+ EuroCity 20 | 8:02 AM Trieste Centrale | 10h25 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3460+ 8986+ EuroCity 36 | 8:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 13h11 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3460+ 8984+ EuroCity 24 | 8:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 12h11 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3460+ 8984+ EuroCity 36 | 8:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 13h11 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3400+ 8984+ EuroCity 24 | 8:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 11h29 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3400+ 8984+ EuroCity 36 | 8:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 12h29 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3400+ 8986+ EuroCity 36 | 8:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 12h29 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3414+ 8984+ EuroCity 36 | 9:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 12h11 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3414+ 8984+ EuroCity 24 | 9:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 11h11 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3414+ 8986+ EuroCity 36 | 9:16 AM Trieste Centrale | 12h11 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+ EuroCity 20 | 9:39 AM Trieste Centrale | 8h48 | 6:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+ 8984+ EuroCity 36 | 9:39 AM Trieste Centrale | 11h48 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+ 8986+ EuroCity 36 | 9:39 AM Trieste Centrale | 11h48 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+ 8984+ EuroCity 24 | 9:39 AM Trieste Centrale | 10h48 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3556+ FRECCIAROSSA 9736+ EuroCity 24 | 10:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 9h29 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3556+ 8984+ EuroCity 24 | 10:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 9h29 | 8:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3556+ 8986+ EuroCity 36 | 10:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 10h29 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3556+ 8984+ EuroCity 36 | 10:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 10h29 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17334+ 8986+ EuroCity 126 | 11:28 AM Trieste Centrale | 10h59 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17334+ 8988+ EuroCity 126 | 11:28 AM Trieste Centrale | 10h59 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17334+ 8986+ EuroCity 36 | 11:28 AM Trieste Centrale | 9h59 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3440+ 8986+ EuroCity 126 | 12:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 10h11 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3440+ 8988+ EuroCity 126 | 12:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 10h11 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3440+ 8986+ EuroCity 36 | 12:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 9h11 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3886+ 8988+ EuroCity 28 | 12:58 PM Trieste Centrale | 10h29 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3886+ 8988+ EuroCity 126 | 12:58 PM Trieste Centrale | 9h29 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3560+ 8988+ EuroCity 28 | 1:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 10h11 | 11:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3560+ 8988+ EuroCity 126 | 1:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 9h11 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 594+ 8988+ EuroCity 126 | 1:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 9h00 | 10:27 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 594+ EuroCity 36 | 1:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 8h00 | 9:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
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Switzerland's leading art museum with major works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art, including Monet, Giacometti, and important Swiss collections.
National museum in a castle-like building near the main station. It offers essential insight into Swiss cultural history, design, and nationhood.
Remarkable private collection in a villa, featuring Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and early modern masterpieces in an intimate lakeside setting.
Zurich's famous old town shopping street links the main station to the lake. It is ideal for strolling, people-watching, and seeing the city's polished center.
Historic riverside old town with lanes, guild houses, churches, and viewpoints. It is the essential area for Zurich's medieval atmosphere.
Beautiful lakeside promenade lined with trees, gardens, and views across Lake Zurich. Perfect for a scenic walk in any season.
Sliced veal in a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce, usually served with rösti. It is Zurich’s signature dish and a classic in traditional brasseries.
Pan-fried grated potato cake with a crisp crust and soft center. A Swiss staple closely tied to Zurich and often served with meat, eggs, or cheese.
Swiss cheese fondue made by melting local cheeses with wine and garlic, then dipping bread. It is a beloved cold-weather social meal across Zurich.
Refined Swiss fine dining in a historic setting, led by a renowned chef. Known for modern tasting menus and polished service.
Historic casual restaurant by Lake Zurich, known for Zürich classics like rösti and veal dishes in a traditional guild-house setting.
Elegant old-town restaurant with classic Swiss and French cuisine. A strong choice for fondue, seasonal dishes, and a formal atmosphere.
Zurich is pricier than most European cities. Hotels, dining, and local transit are costly, though supermarkets and takeaway spots can help lower daily spend.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent service. Small rounding is common in cafes and taxis.
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Zurich HB -> Central, Zurich
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.

Most Trieste to Zurich trains use the Trieste Centrale to Zürich HB station pair. Use this guide to compare Trieste and Zurich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Trieste, Autostazione is 1 km from Trieste city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Trieste, Autostazione has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trieste, Autostazione.
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
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