- 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 07
$18
Average ticket price on Oct 07
$27
Fastest journey on Oct 07
6 h
Average journey duration on Oct 07
6 h 37 m
Buses on Oct 07
12
Distance
358 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Trieste will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
On Wed, Oct 07, we found 12 buses from Milan to Trieste, including 6 direct services.
On Wed, Oct 07 the direct buses cover the 358 km distance in an average of 6 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h .
On Wed, Oct 07 the slowest buses will take 7 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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2805Buses from Milan to Trieste run on average 15 times per day, taking around 6h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 222 miles (358 km) distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 222 miles (358 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 70 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $764 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $762 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $760 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $778 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $798 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $758 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $794 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Trieste buses for today, Tuesday, October 6. 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 | 1:05 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 8h30 | 9:35 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h40 | 11:10 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 11h55 | 8:55 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 7h55 | 6:25 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 7h15 | 6:25 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:10 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h55 | 7:05 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h00 | 2:00 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
2411 · 2790 | 9:10 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 10h25 | 7:35 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h30 | 5:00 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
2125 · 2790 | 10:40 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 8h55 | 7:35 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
2805 | 11:45 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 7h00 | 6:45 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 7h10 | 7:10 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 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 Milan 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 Milan to Trieste buses use the Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Trieste, Autostazione station pair, with some services arriving at Trieste, Piazza Oberdan. Use this guide to compare Milan and Trieste bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano is 5 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Lampugnano (in the station), Trattoria Milano (0.5 km), Pizza Express (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
Available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano: Elevators, ramps.
Milano has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple fast food and dining options available.
Free Wi-Fi available for 30 minutes. ATMs are aTMs available in the main hall.
Ticket office support is available at Milano.
Available at Milano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano: Wheelchair accessible facilities available.
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.
Trieste, Piazza Oberdan has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Trieste, Piazza Oberdan. ATMs are available at Trieste, Piazza Oberdan.
Ticket office support is available at Trieste, Piazza Oberdan.
Available at Trieste, Piazza Oberdan: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trieste, Piazza Oberdan.
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