- Must visit
Museo Storico e il Parco del Castello di Miramare
Museum inside Miramare Castle with preserved imperial rooms and decorative arts. Essential for understanding Habsburg Trieste in a spectacular setting.
Cheapest price on Oct 21
$11
Average ticket price on Oct 21
$485
Fastest journey on Oct 21
3 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Oct 21
3 h 57 m
Buses on Oct 21
41
Distance
231 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Trieste will cost around $485 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
On Wed, Oct 21, we found 41 buses from Bologna to Trieste, including 39 direct services.
On Wed, Oct 21 the direct buses cover the 231 km distance in an average of 3 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
On Wed, Oct 21 the slowest buses will take 4 h 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.
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Buses from Bologna to Trieste run on average 34 times per day, taking around 4h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by train.
There are 34 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 143 miles (231 km) distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 143 miles (231 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 34 |
Direct buses 34 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $231 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $459 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $459 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $459 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $459 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $459 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $459 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $458 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $458 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $458 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $458 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $458 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $458 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $458 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $458 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $187 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $187 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $458 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $457 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $457 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $457 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $457 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $457 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $457 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $457 |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Trieste buses for today, Tuesday, October 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 2:55 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 3h30 | 6:25 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
064 | 4:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 4h20 | 8:30 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 4h40 | 8:55 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 5h35 | 12:15 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 5h15 | 4:15 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
2790 | 2:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 4h50 | 7:35 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, October 21 | |||||
![]() | 12:00 AM Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna | 3h45 | 3:45 AM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Discover the best of Trieste — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Trieste trip today.
Museum inside Miramare Castle with preserved imperial rooms and decorative arts. Essential for understanding Habsburg Trieste in a spectacular setting.
Main civic art museum with Italian paintings, sculpture, fashion, and design. A strong overview of Trieste’s artistic and cultural development.
Museum in San Giusto Castle presenting archaeology, weapons, and civic collections. It pairs well with the hilltop setting and city panoramas.
Trieste’s canal district with waterside buildings, churches, and cafés nearby. It is among the city’s most photogenic and walkable central areas.
Seafront promenade stretching along Barcola, popular for sunset walks, swimming spots, and open gulf views. It is a beloved everyday Trieste experience.
Popular urban beach and waterfront district north of the center. Visitors come for sea access, relaxed walks, and classic Adriatic scenery.
A hearty bean and sauerkraut soup with pork, shaped by Trieste's Austro-Hungarian heritage. It is one of the city's most iconic cold-weather dishes.
Boiled pork platter, often with cotechino, tongue and sauerkraut. A classic Trieste meal linked to Central European culinary traditions.
Breaded and fried anchovies, usually served crisp as a popular Adriatic seafood dish in local trattorias and osmize.
Refined seafood restaurant with a long reputation for elegant Adriatic dishes and polished service near central Trieste.
Well-known seafood restaurant serving fresh fish and Adriatic specialties in a warm, established local atmosphere.
Classic Trieste café famous for coffee, pastries and literary history. Ideal for local coffee culture and traditional sweets.
Moderate for Italy: hotels can rise in peak season, but dining and local buses are reasonable versus Venice or Milan.
Service is often included. Rounding up or leaving €1-2 at cafés is enough; 5-10% in restaurants is appreciated, not expected. Taxis are usually rounded up.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Trieste by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Trieste, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bologna to Trieste buses use the Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna to Trieste, NH Hotel station pair, with some services arriving at Trieste, Piazza Oberdan. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Trieste bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna is 5 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the arrivals area.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna.
Available at Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna: Elevators, ramps.
Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre. ATMs are available at Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre.
Available at Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Piaza XX Settembre: Ramp access available.
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station), Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km), Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
Available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Elevators, ramps.
Trieste, NH Hotel is 1 km from Trieste city centre. Public transport options include:
Trieste, NH Hotel has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Trieste, NH Hotel. ATMs are available at Trieste, NH Hotel.
Ticket office support is available at Trieste, NH Hotel.
Available at Trieste, NH Hotel: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trieste, NH Hotel: Bus stop is accessible for people with disabilities.
Trieste, Centrale is 1 km from Trieste city centre. Public transport options include:
Trieste, Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: There is a small cafe inside the station.
Free Wi-Fi is available in the waiting area. ATMs are an ATM is located near the ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Trieste, Centrale.
Available at Trieste, Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trieste, Centrale: Wheelchair access is available throughout the station.
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