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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 Milan Malpensa Airport to Trieste depart on average 9 times per day, taking around 8h 36m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at Kč7008 but you can travel from only Kč823 by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 04:20, the last at 16:50. The fastest flight covers the 244 miles (393 km) distance in 4h 55m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 244 miles (393 km) |
Average flight duration 8h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price Kč7008 |
Flights per day 9 |
Fastest flight 4h 55m |
First flight 4:20 AM |
Last flight 4:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan Malpensa Airport to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from Kč823. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč823, and a flight costs an average of Kč7008.
Distance: 244 miles (393 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
Kč10159 Average price | Kč1432 Average price | Kč1207 Average price Cheapest | Kč2845 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 36m Average total duration 8h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration Fastest 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Milan Malpensa Airport to Trieste:
A bus is Kč224 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan Malpensa Airport to Trieste costing on average Kč1432.
A bus is Kč8952 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Trieste costing on average Kč10159.
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 13m.
Flight takes on average 8h 36m.
The table below shows live departures for Milan Malpensa Airport to Trieste flights for today, Thursday, August 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AZ4865+ AZ7450 · AZ7429 | 12:55 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 9h30 | 10:25 PM Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport | 2 transfers | |
AZ7446 · AZ7429 | 2:40 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 7h45 | 10:25 PM Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ7318+ AZ7427 | 6:50 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 19h05 | 1:55 PM Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport | 1 transfer | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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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 Milan Malpensa Airport 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 Milan Malpensa Airport to Trieste flights use the Milan Linate Airport to Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Milan Malpensa Airport and Trieste airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Milan Malpensa Airport is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milan Malpensa 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 both terminals, near check-inas and gates.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milan Malpensa Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milan Malpensa Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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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