The cheapest and fastest ferries from Trieste to Piran
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
21 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Trieste to Piran is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trieste to Piran will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Trieste for Piran on Wed, Dec 24, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Dec 24 the direct ferries cover the 21 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 40 m .
On Wed, Dec 24 the slowest ferries will take 2 h 20 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.




Travel Information
Compare bus and ferry for Trieste to Piran
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Trieste to Piran among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €8, and a bus costs an average of €14.
Distance: 11 nautical miles (21 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€9 Average price Cheapest | €31 Average price |
2h 11m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Trieste to Piran ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Trieste to Piran ferries for tomorrow, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:30 AM Trieste | 2h20 | 8:50 AM Piran | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Trieste to Piran
Ferries from Trieste to Piran run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $9 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 08:00, the last at 20:15. The fastest ferry covers the 11 nautical miles (21 km) distance in 40m. There are 6 sailings per week.
Distance 11 nautical miles (21 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€8) |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 6 |
Fastest ferry 40m |
First ferry 08:00 |
Last ferry 20:15 |
FAQs: Ferry from Trieste to Piran
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Trieste to Piran 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 Piran, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Trieste, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Piran, located 0.4 miles (749 m) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Trieste to Piran
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- Fritolin Pri Cantini (0.3km)
- Pavel 2 (0.4km)
- Riva (0.5km)
- Main companies are Taxi Piran and Taxi Koper.
- Free
- Bus line 2, Stop: Piran Tartinijev trg
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