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Revoltella Museum
Major modern art museum in a historic palace, known for 19th- and 20th-century Italian art and elegant interiors.
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
4 h 53 m
Average duration
5 h 1 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
211 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolzano to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolzano to Trieste will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
It's difficult to get from Bolzano to Trieste without transferring at least once.
Regionale 16689 · Regionale Veloce 3507 · Regionale Veloce 3581
Regionale Veloce 3463 · Regionale Veloce 3485 · Regionale Veloce 3437
Regionale 16667 · Regionale Veloce 3513 · Regionale Veloce 3567
Regionale 3841 · Regionale Veloce 3499 · Regionale Veloce 3441
Regionale 16691 · Regionale Veloce 3489 · Regionale Veloce 3435
FRECCIAROSSA 8507 · FRECCIAROSSA 9707
Regionale Veloce 3845+
FRECCIAROSSA 9749
Regionale 3843+
FRECCIAROSSA 9737
Regionale Veloce 3847+
FRECCIAROSSA 9757+
Intercity 592
Regionale SAD 16734 · Regionale Veloce 3845+
FRECCIAROSSA 9749Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolzano to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bolzano to Trieste:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolzano to Trieste costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
Tickets start at around $54 (€44) compared to roughly $82 (€68) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28 (€23). The journey takes 4h 47m versus 4h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Bolzano to Trieste trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 16691 · Regionale Veloce 3489 · Regionale Veloce 3435 | 5:36 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 6h12 | 11:48 AM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16031+ FRECCIAROSSA 9705+ Regionale Veloce 3435 | 6:20 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 5h28 | 11:48 AM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17100+ FRECCIAROSSA 8507 · FRECCIAROSSA 9707 | 6:37 AM Kaiserau | 5h28 | 12:05 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17100+ FRECCIAROSSA 8507 · FRECCIAROSSA 9707 | 6:40 AM Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 5h25 | 12:05 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8507 · FRECCIAROSSA 9707 | 7:12 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 4h53 | 12:05 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3463 · Regionale Veloce 3485 · Regionale Veloce 3437 | 7:31 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 5h13 | 12:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16667 · Regionale Veloce 3513 · Regionale Veloce 3567 | 8:36 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 6h08 | 2:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3841 · Regionale Veloce 3499 · Regionale Veloce 3441 | 12:31 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 5h13 | 5:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17158 · Regionale 3843+ FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 1:49 PM Kaiserau | 5h38 | 7:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17158 · Regionale 3843+ FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 1:52 PM Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 5h35 | 7:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3843+ FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 2:25 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 5h02 | 7:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3843 · Regionale Veloce 3505 · Regionale Veloce 3443 | 2:25 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 5h19 | 7:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16689 · Regionale Veloce 3507 · Regionale Veloce 3581 | 2:34 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 6h10 | 8:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17178 · Regionale Veloce 3845+ FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 3:49 PM Kaiserau | 5h38 | 9:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale SAD 16734 · Regionale Veloce 3845+ FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 4:20 PM Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 5h07 | 9:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale Veloce 3547 · Regionale Veloce 3445 | 4:31 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 5h13 | 9:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3845+ FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 4:31 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 4h56 | 9:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17264+ FRECCIAROSSA 8529+ Intercity 592 | 4:49 PM Kaiserau | 6h49 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17264+ FRECCIAROSSA 8529+ Intercity 592 | 4:52 PM Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 6h46 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8529+ Intercity 592 | 5:10 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 6h28 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17268 · Regionale Veloce 3847+ FRECCIAROSSA 9759 | 5:49 PM Kaiserau | 5h56 | 11:45 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16740 · Regionale Veloce 3847+ FRECCIAROSSA 9759 | 6:19 PM Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 5h26 | 11:45 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3847+ FRECCIAROSSA 9757+ Intercity 592 | 6:31 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 5h07 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3847+ FRECCIAROSSA 9759 | 6:31 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 5h14 | 11:45 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bolzano to Trieste run on average 21 times per day, taking around 4h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) but you can travel from only $29 (€23) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 22:06. The fastest train covers the 131 miles (211 km) distance in 4h 53m.
Distance 131 miles (211 km) |
Average train duration 4h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Trains per day 21 |
Fastest train 4h 53m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 10:06 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 63 days |
Discover the best of Trieste — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Trieste trip today.
Major modern art museum in a historic palace, known for 19th- and 20th-century Italian art and elegant interiors.
Memorial museum at the former Nazi detention and extermination camp, an important historical and educational site.
Archaeology museum with Roman finds, sculptures and artifacts that highlight Trieste's ancient history.
Trieste's grand seafront square, famous for its elegant architecture and lively atmosphere day and night.
Picturesque canal lined with historic buildings, churches and cafés, one of the city's most photographed walks.
Long pier stretching into the Adriatic, beloved for sunset walks and open views back toward the city.
Hearty Triestine soup of sauerkraut or beans, potatoes, and pork, reflecting the city’s Central European and Adriatic influences.
Potato dumplings stuffed with plums, then dressed with butter, breadcrumbs, sugar, and cinnamon; a classic dish from the Trieste area.
Ham baked in a bread crust, traditionally served warm with mustard and horseradish, showing Trieste’s Austro-Hungarian culinary heritage.
Elegant fine dining restaurant known for polished service and contemporary cuisine in central Trieste.
Historic, established trattoria famous for Triestine and Karst cuisine, game dishes, and a traditional atmosphere.
Well-regarded seafood trattoria with a refined but relaxed setting, specializing in fresh Adriatic fish and seasonal dishes.
Moderate by Italian standards. Coffee and casual meals are reasonable, while hotels and waterfront dining cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good table service is appreciated. Little or no tip for coffee at the bar.
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Trieste Centrale, Trieste -> Piazza Unità d'Italia, Trieste
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bolzano 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.

Most Bolzano to Trieste trains use the Bolzano-Bozen to Trieste Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Bolzano and Trieste train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bolzano-Bozen is 1 km from Bolzano city centre. Public transport options include:
Bolzano-Bozen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Laurin, Restaurant Anita
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bolzano-Bozen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bolzano-Bozen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bolzano-Bozen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bolzano-Bozen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bolzano-Bozen: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Parkhotel Laurin, Hotel Greif, Four Points by Sheraton Bolzano.
Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud is 2 km from Bolzano city centre. Public transport options include:
Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud.
Available at Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Kaiserau is 1 km from Bolzano city centre. Public transport options include:
Kaiserau has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Kaiserau.
ATMs are available at Kaiserau.
Available at Kaiserau: Parking, WC.
Available at Kaiserau: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kaiserau.
Trieste Centrale is 1 km from Trieste city centre. Public transport options include:
Trieste Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Buffet da Pepi, Trattoria Nerodiseppia
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Trieste Centrale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Trieste Centrale. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Trieste Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Trieste Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trieste Centrale: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste, Hotel Continentale, NH Trieste.
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