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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.
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 €46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €45.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 4 trains from Bolzano to Trieste, including 4 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct trains cover the 211 km distance in an average of 5 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 53 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest trains will take 6 h 10 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.

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Trains from Bolzano to Trieste run on average 44 times per day, taking around 5h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 22:06. The fastest train covers the 131 miles (211 km) distance in 4h 8m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Bolzano to Trieste.
The table below shows live departures for Bolzano to Trieste trains for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 3841 · Regionale 3499 · Regionale Veloce 3441 | 12:31 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 5h13 | 5:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3841 · Regionale 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 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 3843 · Regionale Veloce 3505 · Regionale Veloce 3443 | 2:25 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 5h19 | 7:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
8963+ FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 2:42 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 6h45 | 9:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8963+ FRECCIAROSSA 9759 | 2:42 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 9h03 | 11:45 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8963+ FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 2:42 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 4h45 | 7:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17178 · Regionale Veloce 3845+ FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 3:49 PM Kaiserau | 5h38 | 9:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3845+ FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 4:31 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 4h56 | 9:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale Veloce 3551 · Regionale Veloce 3445 | 4:31 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 5h13 | 9:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale Veloce 3551 · Regionale Veloce 3445 | 4:31 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 5h13 | 9:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17264+ FRECCIAROSSA 8529+ Intercity 592 | 4:49 PM Kaiserau | 6h49 | 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 Veloce 3847+ FRECCIAROSSA 9759 | 6:31 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 5h14 | 11:45 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3847 · Regionale Veloce 3501 · Regionale Veloce 3447 | 6:31 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 6h13 | 12:44 AM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3847 · Regionale Veloce 3501 · Regionale Veloce 3447 | 6:31 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 6h13 | 12:44 AM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3847+ FRECCIAROSSA 9757+ Intercity 592 | 6:31 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 5h07 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 5:12 AM Bolzano | 4h53 | 10:05 AM Trieste | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Bolzano to Trieste with Frecciarossa, Regionale, and Intercity. High-speed trains available on this route with Frecciarossa and Italo. Regional trains available on this route with Regionale. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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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.
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in 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.
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.
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.
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.
Check train stations information for Bolzano and Trieste, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.