The cheapest and fastest buses from Milan to Trieste
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$60
Fastest journey
6 h 30 m
Average duration
7 h 4 m
Buses per day
9
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 $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 9 buses that leave Milan for Trieste on Sun, May 24, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 24 the direct buses cover the 358 km distance in an average of 7 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 30 m .
On Sun, May 24 the slowest buses will take 7 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.
2125 · 279010:40 AM8h55Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano7:35 PMTrieste, Central Bus Station$301One-way1 transfer
28093:00 PM6h55Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano9:55 PMTrieste, Central Bus Station$381One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 AM6h30Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano5:00 PMTrieste, Autostazione$431One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 PM11h55Milano, Milan Linate Airport8:55 AMTrieste, Autostazione$571One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM7h55Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano6:25 AMTrieste, Autostazione$671One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:30 AM6h30Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano5:00 PMTrieste, Autostazione$431One-way0 transfers
28093:00 PM6h55Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano9:55 PMTrieste, Central Bus Station$381One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 PM7h05Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano9:35 PMTrieste, Autostazione$731One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:10 PM7h15Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)6:25 AMTrieste, Autostazione$691One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9755+
Treno 17079 effettuato con bus VE327 · Treno 3447 effettuato con BUS TSP437:15 PM7h35Milan Centrale2:50 AMTrieste Centrale$831One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan to Trieste
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $175.
Distance: 222 miles (358 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price | $311 Average price | $140 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Trieste:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Trieste costing on average $50 (€40).
A bus is $286 (€232) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Trieste costing on average $311 (€252).
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 52m.
Train takes on average 6h 1m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€20) compared to roughly $140 (€114) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $115 (€93). The journey takes 5h 52m versus 4h 38m 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, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
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.
Milan to Trieste Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Live departures
Milan to Trieste bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Trieste buses for tomorrow, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 7h05 | 9:35 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
2809 | 3:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h55 | 9:55 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9755+ Treno 17079 effettuato con bus VE327 · Treno 3447 effettuato con BUS TSP43 | 7:15 PM Milan Centrale | 7h35 | 2:50 AM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9749+ Treno 17079 effettuato con bus VE329 | 7:20 PM Milan Centrale | 8h20 | 3:40 AM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milan to Trieste
Buses from Milan to Trieste run on average 11 times per day, taking around 5h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 6 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 5h 25m.
Distance 222 miles (358 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 5h 25m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 56 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar from Milan to TriesteYou can travel by bus between Milan to Trieste with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $10 (€8). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Milan to Trieste
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.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Piazza Unità d'Italia, the largest sea-facing square in Europe surrounded by historic buildings
- Miramare Castle, a 19th-century castle offering panoramic views of the Gulf of Trieste
- Trieste Cathedral, a Romanesque-Gothic church with impressive mosaics and a bell tower
- Canal Grande, a picturesque canal lined with cafes and historic architecture
- Museo Revoltella, a modern art museum housed in a 19th-century palace.
- Explore the vibrant Mercato Coperto, a bustling indoor market offering local produce and delicacies
- Take a scenic walk along the Rilke Trail, offering breathtaking views of the coastline and cliffs
- Visit the Grotta Gigante, one of the largest tourist caves in the world with impressive stalactites and stalagmites
- Enjoy a coffee at the historic Caffè San Marco, a literary café with a rich cultural history
- Attend a performance at the Teatro Verdi, an elegant opera house showcasing classical and contemporary productions.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Milan to Trieste
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Lampugnano (in the station)
- Trattoria Milano (0.5 km)
- Pizza Express (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M1 Bus: 68, 78, 80
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Italiana (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Trattoria Milano (0.5 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 121, 132 Metro: M3
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