- 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.
Flights from Kraków to Trieste depart on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $19 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:15, the last at 23:30. The fastest flight covers the 417 miles (672 km) distance in 1h 30m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 417 miles (672 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€19) |
Flights per day 5 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 30m |
First flight 12:15 AM |
Last flight 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 56 days |
Cheapest price
$144
Average price
$337
Fastest journey
6 h 10 m
Average duration
7 h 3 m
Flights per day
45
Distance
672 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Kraków to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kraków to Trieste will cost around $337 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $144.
It's difficult to get from Kraków to Trieste without transferring at least once.
LH1363+
LH9572
LO3906 · LO311+
VENEZIA AIRLINK AV124 · Regionale Veloce 3861
LO3910 · LO311+
VENEZIA AIRLINK AV124 · Regionale Veloce 3861
LO3904 · LO311+
VENEZIA AIRLINK AV124 · Regionale Veloce 3861
LO3904 · LO311+
VENEZIA AIRLINK AV254+
Intercity 592
AZ4347+
AZ433 · AZ1363
LH7425+
LH5186 · LH5172
LH1623+
LH9458+
VENEZIA AIRLINK AV154 · Regionale Veloce 3581
LH1371+
LH9570
AZ7156+
AZ1359Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $77.
Distance: 417 miles (672 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price | $77 Average price | $198 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 13m Average total duration 15h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 5m Average total duration 23h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Trieste:
A flight is $23 (€23) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kraków to Trieste costing on average $61 (€61).
A flight is $40 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Trieste costing on average $77 (€77).
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 43m.
Train takes on average 23h 35m.
The table below shows live departures for Kraków to Trieste flights for today, Thursday, July 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AZ7156+ AZ1475+ VENEZIA AIRLINK AV284 · Regionale Veloce 3443 | 9:55 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 9h49 | 7:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
AZ7156+ AZ1363 | 9:55 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 13h00 | 10:55 PM Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ7156+ AZ1475+ VENEZIA AIRLINK AV198+ Intercity 588 | 9:55 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 8h42 | 6:37 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
AZ7156+ AZ1475+ VENEZIA AIRLINK AV216 · Regionale Veloce 3571 | 9:55 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 8h49 | 6:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
AZ7156+ AZ1359 | 9:55 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 8h35 | 6:30 PM Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1363 · LH328+ VENEZIA AIRLINK AV254+ Intercity 592 | 11:10 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 12h28 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LH1363 · LH328+ VENEZIA AIRLINK AV262+ FRECCIAROSSA 9759 | 11:10 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 12h35 | 11:45 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LH1363+ LH9572 | 11:10 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 11h15 | 10:25 PM Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1363 · LH328+ VENEZIA AIRLINK AV124 · Regionale Veloce 3861 | 11:10 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 11h45 | 10:55 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
AZ4803 · AZ7277+ AZ1363 | 12:40 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 10h15 | 10:55 PM Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport | 2 transfers | |
AZ4803+ AZ407 · AZ1363 | 12:40 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 10h15 | 10:55 PM Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport | 2 transfers | |
AZ4803+ AZ7429 | 12:40 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 9h45 | 10:25 PM Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1365+ LH9572 | 12:40 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 9h45 | 10:25 PM Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1365 · LH328+ VENEZIA AIRLINK AV254+ Intercity 592 | 12:40 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 10h58 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LH1365 · LH328+ VENEZIA AIRLINK AV262+ FRECCIAROSSA 9759 | 12:40 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 11h05 | 11:45 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LH1365 · LH328+ VENEZIA AIRLINK AV124 · Regionale Veloce 3861 | 12:40 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 10h15 | 10:55 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LH1623+ LH9458+ VENEZIA AIRLINK AV124 · Regionale Veloce 3861 | 1:25 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 9h30 | 10:55 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LH1623+ LH9458+ VENEZIA AIRLINK AV244 · Regionale Veloce 3445 | 1:25 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 8h19 | 9:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LH1623+ LH4166+ LH5172 | 1:25 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 9h30 | 10:55 PM Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1623 · LH113+ LH9572 | 1:25 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 9h00 | 10:25 PM Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1623+ LH9458+ VENEZIA AIRLINK AV154 · Regionale Veloce 3581 | 1:25 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 7h19 | 8:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
OS680+ OS547+ VENEZIA AIRLINK AV124 · Regionale Veloce 3861 | 2:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 8h05 | 10:55 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
AZ5093 · AZ7553+ AZ1363 | 2:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 8h05 | 10:55 PM Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS680+ OS547+ VENEZIA AIRLINK AV254+ Intercity 592 | 2:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 8h48 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LX1373+ LX1664+ VENEZIA AIRLINK AV124 · Regionale Veloce 3861 | 2:55 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 8h00 | 10:55 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
AZ3857 · AZ7189+ AZ1363 | 2:55 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 8h00 | 10:55 PM Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport | 2 transfers | |
AZ3857+ AZ573 · AZ1363 | 2:55 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 8h00 | 10:55 PM Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport | 2 transfers | |
AZ4347+ AZ433 · AZ1363 | 4:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 6h10 | 10:55 PM Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH7425+ LH5186 · LH5172 | 4:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 6h10 | 10:55 PM Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH7425+ LH117+ LH9572 | 4:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 5h40 | 10:25 PM Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport | 2 transfers | |
VENEZIA AIRLINK AV124 · Regionale Veloce 3861+ W46742 | 5:05 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 5h50 | 10:55 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
VENEZIA AIRLINK AV262+ FRECCIAROSSA 9759+ W46742 | 5:05 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 6h40 | 11:45 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
VENEZIA AIRLINK AV254+ Intercity 592+ W46742 | 5:05 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 6h33 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
LH1369+ LH9570 | 7:00 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 18h55 | 1:55 PM Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, July 24 | |||||
LO3910 · LO311+ VENEZIA AIRLINK AV262+ FRECCIAROSSA 9759 | 5:40 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 18h05 | 11:45 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LO3910 · LO311+ VENEZIA AIRLINK AV124 · Regionale Veloce 3861 | 5:40 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 17h15 | 10:55 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LO3910 · LO311+ VENEZIA AIRLINK AV254+ Intercity 592 | 5:40 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 17h58 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LH1627+ LH4170+ LH5168 | 6:00 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 8h30 | 2:30 PM Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1627 · LH1866+ LH5168 | 6:00 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 8h30 | 2:30 PM Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1627 · LH95+ LH9570 | 6:00 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 7h55 | 1:55 PM Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1627+ VENEZIA AIRLINK AV152 · Regionale Veloce 3569+ LH9454 | 6:00 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 10h44 | 4:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LH1627+ VENEZIA AIRLINK AV160 · Regionale Veloce 3439+ LH9454 | 6:00 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 9h44 | 3:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LH1627+ VENEZIA AIRLINK AV280 · Regionale Veloce 3567+ LH9454 | 6:00 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 8h44 | 2:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LH1371+ LH9570 | 6:10 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 7h45 | 1:55 PM Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1371+ LH9572 | 6:10 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 16h05 | 10:15 PM Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport | 1 transfer | |
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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 Kraków to Trieste by flight. 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 flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Trieste, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Kraków to Trieste flights use the John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Kraków and Trieste airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice is 1 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice: Ramps, assistance.
Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport is 1 km from Trieste city centre. Public transport options include:
Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the main terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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