- 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
€39
Average price
€60
Fastest journey
17 h 30 m
Average duration
18 h 3 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
479 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dubrovnik to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dubrovnik to Trieste will cost around €60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €39.
Of the 5 buses that leave Dubrovnik for Trieste on Mon, Aug 03, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct buses cover the 479 km distance in an average of 18 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 30 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest buses will take 18 h 35 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dubrovnik to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €36. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 14h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €36, and a flight costs an average of €253.
Distance: 297 miles (479 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€56 Average price Cheapest | €444 Average price | €136 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 5m Average total duration Fastest 14h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 19m Average total duration 20h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dubrovnik to Trieste:
A bus is €388 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dubrovnik to Trieste costing on average €444.
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Flight takes on average 20h 19m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €68 |
The table below shows live departures for Dubrovnik to Trieste buses for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:30 AM Dubrovnik | 18h35 | 8:05 PM Trieste | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:30 AM Dubrovnik | 18h35 | 9:05 PM Trieste | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 AM Dubrovnik | 18h05 | 12:35 AM Trieste | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Dubrovnik | 17h30 | 9:30 AM Trieste | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Dubrovnik | 17h30 | 10:30 AM Trieste | 0 transfersDirect |
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Buses from Dubrovnik to Trieste run on average 3 times per day, taking around 14h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €36 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 21:15. The fastest bus covers the 297 miles (479 km) distance in 14h 40m.
Distance 297 miles (479 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price €36 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 14h 40m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 9:15 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 91 days |
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 Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik to Trieste buses use the Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazione station pair. Use this guide to compare Dubrovnik and Trieste bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor is 1 km from Dubrovnik city centre. Public transport options include:
Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Dubrovnik (in the station), Bistro Glorijet (0.5 km), Restaurant Amfora (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor.
Available at Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor: Ramps.
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