- 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
$100
Average price
$109
Fastest journey
11 h
Average duration
11 h 23 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
496 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Prague to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Trieste will cost around $109 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $100.
Of the 20 buses that leave Prague for Trieste on Wed, Jul 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct buses cover the 496 km distance in an average of 11 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest buses will take 11 h 50 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 · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Prague 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 1h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a flight costs an average of $29.
Distance: 308 miles (496 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$63 Average price Cheapest | $376 Average price | $129 Average price | $206 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 42m Average total duration 11h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 44m Average total duration 12h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Prague to Trieste:
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Trieste costing on average $129 (€106).
A bus is $314 (€258) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Trieste costing on average $376 (€309).
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 12m.
Train takes on average 12h 14m.
Tickets start at around $63 (€52) compared to roughly $206 (€170) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $143 (€118). The journey takes 11h 12m versus 8h 16m 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.
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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $95 |
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Trieste buses for today, Tuesday, July 21. 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 | 5:45 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 11h50 | 5:35 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:20 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 11h25 | 5:45 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 PM Praha, Roztyly | 11h00 | 5:45 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:55 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 11h15 | 9:10 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 11h25 | 10:50 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 13h50 | 4:10 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:20 AM Praha, Černý Most | 14h40 | 9:00 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 12h00 | 6:45 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 11h50 | 6:45 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 13h40 | 9:00 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 13h30 | 9:00 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 12h50 | 9:40 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 12h35 | 9:40 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 14h55 | 12:45 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 14h40 | 12:45 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 14h45 | 2:35 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 14h30 | 2:35 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 15h15 | 4:05 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 15h00 | 4:05 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 14h25 | 5:35 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Prague to Trieste run on average 16 times per day, taking around 11h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $42 (€35) but you can travel from only $29 (€24) by flight.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 308 miles (496 km) distance in 11h 0m.
Distance 308 miles (496 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€35) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 11h 0m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:50 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.
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 Prague 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 Prague to Trieste buses use the Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Trieste, Autostazione station pair. Use this guide to compare Prague and Trieste bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Praha, ÚAN Florenc is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha, ÚAN Florenc has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Florenc (in the station), Bistro Florenc (0.2 km), Restaurace U Rozvařilů (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station, offering multiple currency options.
Ticket office support is available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc.
Available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc: Elevators, ramps.
Praha, Hlavní Nádraží is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha, Hlavní Nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Czech Bistro (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Bohemian Café (0.2 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and ticketing area.
Ticket office support is available at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží.
Available at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží: Elevators, ramps.
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