- Must visit
Revoltella Museum
Major modern art museum in a historic palace, known for 19th- and 20th-century Italian art and elegant interiors.
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$401
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
5 h 5 m
Buses per day
22
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 $401 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 22 buses that leave Milan for Trieste on Sat, Jun 20, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 358 km distance in an average of 5 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 5 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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FlixBus
94781
FlixBus
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94781Omio 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 $173.
Distance: 222 miles (358 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $307 Average price | $139 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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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 $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Trieste costing on average $49 (€40).
A bus is $283 (€232) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Trieste costing on average $307 (€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 $139 (€114) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $114 (€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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $818 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $847 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $846 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $846 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $826 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $828 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $824 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $826 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $829 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $822 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $850 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $848 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $819 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $791 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 09:44AM | Duration 10h19 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Trieste buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h00 | 2:00 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
94781 | 8:15 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 5h25 | 1:40 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h30 | 5:00 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 7h10 | 7:10 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 7h05 | 9:35 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h40 | 11:10 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 PM Milano | 6h00 | 12:15 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 5h45 | 12:15 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 11h55 | 8:55 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 8h25 | 6:25 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
Autobus TRENORD 2647A · Regionale Veloce 3479 · Regionale Veloce 3433 | 11:25 PM Milan Centrale | 10h19 | 9:44 AM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:10 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h55 | 7:05 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 |
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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.
Major modern art museum in a historic palace, known for 19th- and 20th-century Italian art and elegant interiors.
Memorial museum at the former Nazi detention and extermination camp, an important historical and educational site.
Archaeology museum with Roman finds, sculptures and artifacts that highlight Trieste's ancient history.
Trieste's grand seafront square, famous for its elegant architecture and lively atmosphere day and night.
Picturesque canal lined with historic buildings, churches and cafés, one of the city's most photographed walks.
Long pier stretching into the Adriatic, beloved for sunset walks and open views back toward the city.
Hearty Triestine soup of sauerkraut or beans, potatoes, and pork, reflecting the city’s Central European and Adriatic influences.
Potato dumplings stuffed with plums, then dressed with butter, breadcrumbs, sugar, and cinnamon; a classic dish from the Trieste area.
Ham baked in a bread crust, traditionally served warm with mustard and horseradish, showing Trieste’s Austro-Hungarian culinary heritage.
Elegant fine dining restaurant known for polished service and contemporary cuisine in central Trieste.
Historic, established trattoria famous for Triestine and Karst cuisine, game dishes, and a traditional atmosphere.
Well-regarded seafood trattoria with a refined but relaxed setting, specializing in fresh Adriatic fish and seasonal dishes.
Moderate by Italian standards. Coffee and casual meals are reasonable, while hotels and waterfront dining cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good table service is appreciated. Little or no tip for coffee at the bar.
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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, Centrale. 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, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) is 6 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Italiana (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Trattoria Milano (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato).
Available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato): Elevators, ramps.
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