The cheapest and fastest buses from Milan to Trieste
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
5 h 54 m
Buses per day
17
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 $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 17 buses that leave Milan for Trieste on Sun, Nov 23, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 23 the direct buses cover the 358 km distance in an average of 5 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
On Sun, Nov 23 the slowest buses will take 6 h 25 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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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 €8. 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 €8, and a flight costs an average of €173.
Distance: 222 miles (358 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€24 Average price Cheapest | €40 Average price | €249 Average price |
6h 44m Average total duration 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Live departures
Milan to Trieste bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Trieste buses for today, Saturday, November 22. 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 | 8:00 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 11h55 | 7:55 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
2891 | 8:15 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h25 | 2:40 AM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 7h55 | 5:25 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
2495 · 2792 | 9:40 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 11h10 | 8:50 AM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 7h15 | 5:25 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
3825 · 2792 | 10:55 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 9h55 | 8:50 AM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:10 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h55 | 6:05 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, November 23 | |||||
2809 | 6:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h10 | 12:40 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h10 | 1:40 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
3801 · 2790 | 8:25 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 10h10 | 6:35 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h25 | 3:55 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
2895 | 10:45 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h55 | 5:40 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 7h10 | 6:10 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 8h05 | 8:35 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h40 | 10:10 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 6h 14m. 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 6h 10m.
Distance 222 miles (358 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 6h 10m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus from Milan to TriesteYou can travel by bus between Milan to Trieste with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus 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.

When departing from Milan, you have various bus station options to start your route from including Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. When arriving in Trieste, you can end your journey in bus stations like Trieste, Autostazione and Trieste, Central Bus Station.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station), which is located around 28.2 miles (45.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Trieste, Autostazione, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- 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.
- 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
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
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- 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
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- 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 Milano (in the station)
- Trattoria San Donato (0.5 km)
- Burger House (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M3 Bus: 121, 132, 133
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station, near the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 1A
- 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 Milano Centrale (in the station)
- Ristorante Pizzeria San Giorgio (0.5 km)
- Osteria Fara (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 60, 81, 90, 91 Metro: M2, M3 Train: Milano Centrale
- 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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