The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna Centrale to Trieste
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
4 h 7 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
230 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna Centrale to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna Centrale to Trieste will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 4 trains that leave Bologna Centrale for Trieste on Tue, Dec 23, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 23 the direct trains cover the 230 km distance in an average of 4 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
On Tue, Dec 23 the slowest trains will take 4 h 34 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 train, bus, and ferry for Bologna Centrale to Trieste
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna Centrale to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 3h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a ferry costs an average of €80.
Distance: 142 miles (230 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
€26 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest | €80 Average price |
4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bologna Centrale to Trieste train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Centrale to Trieste trains for today, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3962 · Lagune Line 3435 | 6:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h38 | 10:48 AM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9400+ Lagune Line 3435 | 7:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h47 | 10:48 AM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3966 · Lagune Line 3437 | 7:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h34 | 11:44 AM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9404+ Lagune Line 3437 | 8:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h43 | 11:44 AM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3972 · Lagune Line 3567 | 9:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h34 | 1:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490+ Lagune Line 3567 | 10:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h43 | 1:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3994 · Lagune Line 3439 | 10:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h34 | 2:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9414+ Lagune Line 3439 | 11:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h43 | 2:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3974 · Lagune Line 3569 | 11:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h34 | 3:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9416+ Lagune Line 3569 | 12:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h43 | 3:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3978 · Lagune Line 3441 | 12:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h34 | 4:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8418+ Lagune Line 3441 | 1:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h43 | 4:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3980 · Lagune Line 3571 | 1:23 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h21 | 5:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 588 | 1:51 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h46 | 5:37 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3982 · Regionale Veloce 3618 | 2:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h52 | 7:02 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3982 · Lagune Line 3443 | 2:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h34 | 6:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422 · FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 3:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h26 | 6:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3984 · Lagune Line 3581 | 3:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h34 | 7:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9423+ Lagune Line 3581 | 4:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h43 | 7:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3986 · Lagune Line 3445 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h34 | 8:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8918 | 4:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h35 | 7:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426 · FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 5:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h26 | 8:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9480 | 5:41 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h14 | 8:55 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428+ Lagune Line 3861 | 6:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h54 | 9:55 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3990 · Lagune Line 3861 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h45 | 9:55 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 592+ BUS LP792 | 7:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h31 | 11:31 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8828 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9759 | 7:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h27 | 10:45 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9432+ Lagune Line 3447 · Treno 3447 effettuato con BUS TSM01 | 8:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h47 | 12:08 AM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9434+ Treno 17099 effettuato con bus VE249 · Regionale 16045 | 9:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h41 | 5:42 AM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna Centrale to Trieste
Trains from Bologna Centrale to Trieste run on average 26 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:25, the last at 19:21. The fastest train covers the 142 miles (230 km) distance in 3h 14m.
Distance 142 miles (230 km) |
Average train duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 3h 14m |
First train 02:25 |
Last train 19:21 |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Italo, Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte from Bologna Centrale to Trieste trainsRegionale, Intercity, Italo, Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Bologna Centrale and Trieste from $7 (€6). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bologna Centrale to Trieste
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna Centrale to Trieste by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Trieste, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bologna Centrale to Trieste
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Piazza della Libertà.
- Buffet da Pepi
- Trattoria Nerodiseppia
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste
- Hotel Continentale
- NH Trieste
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for trains to Italy, Slovenia, and Austria
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 2
- Taxi services available
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