- 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
$12
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Ferries per day
5
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Poreč to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Poreč to Trieste will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 5 ferries that leave Poreč for Trieste on Wed, Aug 05, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct ferries cover the 49 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 45 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest ferries will take 2 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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LIBERTY LINESOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Poreč to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $20, and a bus costs an average of $11.
Distance: 26 nautical miles (49 km)
| Ferry | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular ferry company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Poreč to Trieste:
A ferry is $3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Poreč to Trieste costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Ferry takes on average 1h 44m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h25 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Liberty Lines S.P.A. | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 3h00 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 2h05 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h45 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri |
Operator Liberty Lines | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 0h40 | Sailing Days Thu |
The table below shows live departures for Poreč to Trieste ferries for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:20 PM Poreč | 2h00 | 10:20 PM Trieste | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
LIBERTY LINES | 10:00 AM Port of Poreč | 0h50 | 10:50 AM Port of Piran | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIBERTY LINES | 10:00 AM Port of Poreč | 1h50 | 11:50 AM Port of Trieste | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Ferries from Poreč to Trieste run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $20 but you can travel from only $11 by bus.
There are 4 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 08:00, the last at 20:15. The fastest ferry covers the 26 nautical miles (49 km) distance in 2h 0m. There are 18 sailings per week. Ferries from Poreč to Trieste are available to foot passengers.

Distance 26 nautical miles (49 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 |
Ferries per day 4 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 18 |
Fastest ferry 2h 0m |
First ferry 8:00 AM |
Last ferry 8:15 PM |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 5 days |
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 Poreč to Trieste by ferry. 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 ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Trieste, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Poreč to Trieste ferries use the Port of Piran to Port of Trieste port pair. Use this guide to compare Poreč and Trieste ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Port of Poreč has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Restaurant Spinnaker (0.3km), Restaurant Sveti Nikola (0.4km), Restaurant Divino (0.5km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are available at the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Port of Poreč.
Available at Port of Poreč: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Port of Trieste is 1 km from Trieste city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Port of Trieste has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Trieste.
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