- Must visit
Accademia Carrara
The city’s major art museum displays Italian paintings from the Renaissance to the 19th century in a refined hilltop setting.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Trieste to Bergamo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trieste to Bergamo will cost around €558 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 73 buses from Trieste to Bergamo, including 73 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct buses cover the 319 km distance in an average of 4 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 45 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest buses will take 4 h 45 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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Buses from Trieste to Bergamo run on average 32 times per day, taking around 4h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €14 but you can travel from only €6 by train.
There are 32 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 198 miles (319 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 198 miles (319 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Buses per day 32 |
Direct buses 32 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Trieste to Bergamo.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €513 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €78 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €513 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €512 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €512 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €512 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €512 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €512 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €512 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €512 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €61 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €512 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €512 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €512 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €512 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €512 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €512 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €512 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €512 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €511 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €511 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €511 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €511 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €511 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €511 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €511 |
The table below shows live departures for Trieste to Bergamo buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:00 AM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 4h45 | 4:45 AM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 AM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 4h45 | 4:45 AM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 AM Trieste, NH Hotel | 4h45 | 4:45 AM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 AM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 4h45 | 5:45 AM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 AM Trieste, NH Hotel | 4h45 | 5:45 AM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 AM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 4h45 | 5:45 AM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 AM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 4h45 | 6:45 AM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 AM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 4h45 | 6:45 AM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 AM Trieste, NH Hotel | 4h45 | 6:45 AM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 AM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 4h45 | 7:45 AM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 AM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 4h45 | 7:45 AM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 AM Trieste, NH Hotel | 4h45 | 7:45 AM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 AM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 4h45 | 8:45 AM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 AM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 4h45 | 8:45 AM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 AM Trieste, NH Hotel | 4h45 | 8:45 AM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 AM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 4h45 | 9:45 AM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 AM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 4h45 | 9:45 AM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 AM Trieste, NH Hotel | 4h45 | 9:45 AM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Trieste, NH Hotel | 4h45 | 10:45 AM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 4h45 | 10:45 AM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 4h45 | 10:45 AM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 4h45 | 11:45 AM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Trieste, NH Hotel | 4h45 | 11:45 AM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 4h45 | 11:45 AM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 4h45 | 12:45 PM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 4h45 | 12:45 PM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Trieste, NH Hotel | 4h45 | 12:45 PM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Trieste, NH Hotel | 4h45 | 1:45 PM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 4h45 | 1:45 PM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 4h45 | 1:45 PM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:10 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 5h55 | 3:05 PM Bergamo, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 4h45 | 2:45 PM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 4h45 | 2:45 PM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Trieste, NH Hotel | 4h45 | 2:45 PM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 4h45 | 3:45 PM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Trieste, NH Hotel | 4h45 | 3:45 PM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 AM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 4h45 | 3:45 PM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 4h45 | 4:45 PM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 4h45 | 4:45 PM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Trieste, NH Hotel | 4h45 | 4:45 PM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 4h45 | 5:45 PM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Trieste, NH Hotel | 4h45 | 5:45 PM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 4h45 | 5:45 PM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Trieste, NH Hotel | 4h45 | 6:45 PM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 4h45 | 6:45 PM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 4h45 | 6:45 PM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 4h45 | 7:45 PM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 4h45 | 7:45 PM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Trieste, NH Hotel | 4h45 | 7:45 PM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 4h45 | 8:45 PM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 4h45 | 8:45 PM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Trieste, NH Hotel | 4h45 | 8:45 PM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 4h45 | 9:45 PM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Trieste, NH Hotel | 4h45 | 9:45 PM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 4h45 | 9:45 PM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Trieste, NH Hotel | 4h45 | 10:45 PM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 4h45 | 10:45 PM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 4h45 | 10:45 PM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Trieste, NH Hotel | 4h45 | 11:45 PM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 4h45 | 11:45 PM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 4h45 | 11:45 PM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Trieste, NH Hotel | 4h45 | 12:45 AM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 4h45 | 12:45 AM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 4h45 | 12:45 AM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 PM Trieste, NH Hotel | 4h45 | 1:45 AM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 PM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 4h45 | 1:45 AM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 4h45 | 1:45 AM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 4h45 | 2:45 AM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Trieste, NH Hotel | 4h45 | 2:45 AM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 4h45 | 2:45 AM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 PM Trieste, NH Hotel | 4h45 | 3:45 AM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 4h45 | 3:45 AM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 PM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan | 4h45 | 3:45 AM Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi | 0 transfersDirect | |
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The city’s major art museum displays Italian paintings from the Renaissance to the 19th century in a refined hilltop setting.
This modern and contemporary art gallery complements Accademia Carrara with Italian masters, sculpture, and rotating exhibitions.
Housed in a medieval convent, this museum presents Bergamo’s archaeology, urban history, and Venetian-era development.
Bergamo’s elegant central square is lined with historic buildings and cafes, making it the essential starting point in Città Alta.
This broad square by major churches and civic landmarks is one of the city’s most atmospheric places for architecture and photos.
The UNESCO-listed walls encircle the upper town with scenic walks, bastions, and exceptional panoramic viewpoints over Bergamo.
Pasta ribbons with butter, sage, pancetta and crispy bacon, a signature Bergamo first course linked to local peasant cooking.
Rustic cornmeal dish often served soft or grilled with local cheeses, sausages or stews; a cornerstone of Bergamo and Lombardy cuisine.
Creamy risotto cooked with Taleggio, the famous local washed-rind cheese from the Bergamo valleys, prized for its rich aroma.
Elegant fine dining in Upper Town with creative Italian cuisine, polished service and panoramic surroundings in a historic setting.
Established pastry shop and café famous for Polenta E Osei cake and other Bergamo sweets, ideal for a traditional dessert stop.
Historic traditional restaurant in Città Alta known for Bergamasque classics, warm rustic rooms and a long local reputation.
Moderate for northern Italy. Hotels and dining cost more than smaller towns, but local buses, airport transit, and casual meals stay fairly manageable for tourists.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafés, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Trieste to Bergamo 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 Bergamo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Trieste to Bergamo buses use the Trieste, Piazza Oberdan to Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi station pair, with some services arriving at Bergamo, Autostazione. Use this guide to compare Trieste and Bergamo bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
Trieste, NH Hotel is 1 km from Trieste city centre. Public transport options include:
Trieste, NH Hotel has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Trieste, NH Hotel. ATMs are available at Trieste, NH Hotel.
Ticket office support is available at Trieste, NH Hotel.
Available at Trieste, NH Hotel: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trieste, NH Hotel: Bus stop is accessible for people with disabilities.
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.
Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi. ATMs are aTM located nearby.
Ticket office support is available at Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi.
Available at Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bergamo, Piazzale Marconi: Wheelchair ramps available.
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