- 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
$99
Average price
$118
Fastest journey
13 h 35 m
Average duration
14 h 40 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
593 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Geneva to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Geneva to Trieste will cost around $118 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $99.
It's difficult to get from Geneva to Trieste without transferring at least once.
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3812 · 4781
3155 · 4781
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a flight costs an average of $139.
Distance: 368 miles (593 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$73 Average price Cheapest | $190 Average price | $300 Average price | $323 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 17m Average total duration 11h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Trieste:
A bus is $117 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Trieste costing on average $190.
A bus is $227 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Trieste costing on average $300.
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 33m.
Bus takes on average 11h 47m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $92 |
The table below shows live departures for Geneva to Trieste buses for today, 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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FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 17h40 | 4:15 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
57201 · 4781 | 11:50 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 14h40 | 2:30 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:35 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 13h35 | 7:10 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 14h00 | 9:35 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 14h10 | 11:10 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 16h50 | 2:45 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 PM Genève, Aéroport | 16h35 | 7:05 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 15h00 | 7:05 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
3812 · 4781 | 6:50 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 19h40 | 2:30 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
3155 · 4781 | 8:40 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 17h50 | 2:30 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Geneva to Trieste run on average 8 times per day, taking around 11h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $42 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 368 miles (593 km) distance in 13h 35m.
Distance 368 miles (593 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 13h 35m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 56 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 Geneva 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 Geneva to Trieste buses use the Geneve, Place Dorcière to Trieste, Autostazione station pair. Use this guide to compare Geneva and Trieste bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Geneve, Place Dorcière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Petit Chalet (0.5 km), Restaurant Les Armures (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Geneve, Place Dorcière.
Available at Geneve, Place Dorcière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Geneve, Place Dorcière: Elevators, ramps.
Genève, Aéroport is 4 km from Geneva city centre. Public transport options include:
Genève, Aéroport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Montreux Jazz Café (in the station), La Cuisine (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the airport terminal, near the bus station entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Genève, Aéroport.
Available at Genève, Aéroport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève, Aéroport: Elevators, ramps.
Genève, Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Swiss Bakery (in the station), Italian Bistro (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance and in the main concourse.
Ticket office support is available at Genève, Gare Routière.
Available at Genève, Gare Routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève, Gare Routière: Elevators, ramps.
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