- 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
$73
Average price
$104
Fastest journey
13 h 10 m
Average duration
14 h 13 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
625 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Trieste will cost around $104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $73.
Of the 14 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Trieste on Mon, Aug 24, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 24 the direct buses cover the 625 km distance in an average of 14 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 10 m .
On Mon, Aug 24 the slowest buses will take 15 h 30 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.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $63. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, and a flight costs an average of $163.
Distance: 388 miles (625 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$81 Average price Cheapest | $291 Average price | $113 Average price | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 22m Average total duration 15h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 38m Average total duration 12h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Trieste:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Trieste costing on average $113 (€91).
A bus is $210 (€169) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Trieste costing on average $291 (€234).
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 8m.
Bus takes on average 15h 52m.
Tickets start at around $81 (€65) compared to roughly $89 (€71) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $7 (€6). The journey takes 15h 52m versus 9h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 31h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 29h35 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:03PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 16h02 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:03PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 15h47 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:03PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 17h27 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:03PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 17h57 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $98 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Trieste buses for tomorrow, Monday, August 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 15h55 | 5:10 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 15h30 | 5:10 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 16h40 | 9:00 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:35 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 18h35 | 11:10 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 18h50 | 12:45 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 7:45 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 13h15 | 9:00 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 16h35 | 5:45 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 2:03 PM Frankfurt South station | 15h47 | 5:50 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 15h35 | 5:50 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 17h10 | 9:10 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 13h10 | 5:50 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 15h55 | 9:10 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 14h55 | 11:30 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 14h15 | 11:30 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Trieste run on average 11 times per day, taking around 15h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $63 (€50) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 388 miles (625 km) distance in 13h 10m.
Distance 388 miles (625 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $63 (€50) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 13h 10m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
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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 Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Trieste buses use the Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) to Trieste, Autostazione station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Trieste bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Hausmann's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal, offering various banking services.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
Available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several fast food outlets and cafes are inside the station.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof.
Available at Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof: The station is fully accessible to wheelchair users.
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