- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Italy’s top art museums, featuring masterpieces by Mantegna, Bellini, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Piero della Francesca.
Cheapest price on Sep 05
lei73
Average ticket price on Sep 05
lei155
Fastest journey on Sep 05
5 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
6 h 17 m
Buses on Sep 05
12
Distance
358 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Trieste to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trieste to Milan will cost around lei155 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only lei73.
On Sat, Sep 05, we found 12 buses from Trieste to Milan, including 9 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 05 the direct buses cover the 358 km distance in an average of 6 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
On Sat, Sep 05 the slowest buses will take 6 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.
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2892Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trieste to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of lei212 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of lei212, while a bus costs an average of lei2246.
Distance: 222 miles (358 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
lei2246 Average price | lei212 Average price Cheapest | lei1921 Average price | lei600 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 23m 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 Trieste to Milan:
A train is lei1708 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trieste to Milan costing on average lei1921.
A train is lei2034 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Trieste to Milan costing on average lei2246.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 43m.
Bus takes on average 5h 52m.
Tickets start at around lei2246 compared to roughly lei600 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about lei-1646.41. The journey takes 5h 52m versus 4h 23m 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.
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 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price lei3379 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price lei738 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price lei117 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price lei738 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price lei184 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price lei738 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price lei230 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price lei179 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price lei738 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price lei738 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price lei3362 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price lei182 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price lei208 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price lei3362 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price lei112 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price lei3362 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price lei453 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price lei3356 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price lei56 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price lei3356 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price lei75 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price lei3356 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price lei73 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price lei716 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price lei722 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price lei3351 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price lei223 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price lei89 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price lei3351 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price lei3345 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price lei3345 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price lei84 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price lei185 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price lei3345 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price lei97 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price lei149 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price lei3340 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price lei3340 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price lei3340 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price lei223 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price lei134 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price lei3334 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price lei106 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price lei3334 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price lei3334 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price lei3334 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price lei291 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price lei196 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price lei3334 |
The table below shows live departures for Trieste to Milan buses for today, Friday, September 4. 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 | 10:10 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 13h45 | 11:55 AM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 9h20 | 7:30 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:55 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 6h35 | 5:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 5 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 7h40 | 8:30 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:30 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 6h30 | 8:00 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:40 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 6h45 | 9:25 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
2810 | 7:00 AM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 6h55 | 1:55 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
2806 | 8:55 AM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 7h00 | 3:55 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:10 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 7h20 | 4:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
2797 · 2402 | 10:00 AM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 8h50 | 6:50 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:35 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 5h50 | 5:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
2892 | 2:30 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 6h35 | 9:05 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 5h55 | 9:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Trieste to Milan run on average 23 times per day, taking around 5h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at lei45 if you book in advance.
There are 19 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 4h 15m.
Distance 222 miles (358 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price lei45 |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
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Busiest Day Wed |
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Best time to book 84 days |
Discover the best of Milan — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Milan trip today.
One of Italy’s top art museums, featuring masterpieces by Mantegna, Bellini, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Piero della Francesca.
This contemporary art museum near Porta Romana presents rotating exhibitions in a striking former industrial distillery complex.
Italy’s leading science museum is set in a former monastery and features Leonardo galleries, trains, aircraft, and a submarine.
Milan’s central square frames the cathedral and major civic buildings, making it the city’s essential meeting point and photo stop.
This artistic district offers charming lanes, Brera atmosphere, boutiques, and easy access to galleries and evening strolls.
A large landscaped park behind the castle, perfect for walks, skyline views, and reaching landmarks like the Arch of Peace.
Saffron risotto cooked with butter, stock and cheese. It is Milan's signature dish, linked to the city's love of rich northern Italian rice cookery.
Breaded veal cutlet fried in butter until golden. A classic Milanese main, prized for its simple preparation and long-standing local tradition.
Slow-braised veal shanks with vegetables, wine and broth, often finished with gremolata. A hearty Lombard specialty commonly paired with risotto.
Three-Michelin-star fine dining by Enrico Bartolini in MUDEC. Expect refined Italian tasting menus in a polished contemporary setting.
Historic Milanese restaurant near the Duomo, famous for risotto and cotoletta. Traditional, elegant rooms and a strong local culinary identity.
Long-running local favorite for classic Milanese cuisine, especially risotto and ossobuco. Warm, old-school atmosphere in the Brera area.
Moderate for Western Europe. Hotels and central dining can be pricey, but transit is affordable and budget meals, aperitivo deals, and local cafes help keep daily costs reasonable.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) -> Milano Centrale, Milan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Trieste to Milan 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 Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Trieste to Milan buses use the Trieste, Autostazione to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station pair, with some services arriving at Milano, Aeroporto di Milano Linate. Use this guide to compare Trieste and Milan bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple fast food and dining options available.
Free Wi-Fi available for 30 minutes. ATMs are aTMs available in the main hall.
Ticket office support is available at Milano.
Available at Milano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano: Wheelchair accessible facilities available.
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