- 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.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€39
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€54
Fastest journey on Sep 18
4 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
4 h 56 m
Trains on Sep 18
31
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 €54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €39.
It's difficult to get from Bolzano to Trieste without transferring at least once.
8953+
Regionale Veloce 3485 · Regionale Veloce 3437
Regionale 3841 · Regionale Veloce 3499 · Regionale Veloce 3441
Regionale 3463 · Regionale Veloce 3485 · Regionale Veloce 3437
Regionale 16691 · Regionale Veloce 3489 · Regionale Veloce 3435
Regionale 16689 · Regionale Veloce 3507 · Regionale Veloce 3581
8963+
FRECCIAROSSA 9737
FRECCIAROSSA 8507 · FRECCIAROSSA 9707
Regionale Veloce 3845+
FRECCIAROSSA 9749
Regionale 3843+
FRECCIAROSSA 9737
8953+
FRECCIAROSSA 9705+
Regionale Veloce 3435Omio 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 train, with an average ticket price of €30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €30, while a bus costs an average of €61.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€30 Average price Cheapest | €61 Average price | €68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 48m Average total duration Fastest 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 26m Average total duration 7h 56m 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 train is €31 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bolzano to Trieste costing on average €61.
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 56m.
Tickets start at around €30 compared to roughly €68 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €38. The journey takes 5h 18m 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 today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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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+ 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 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 9759 | 6:31 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 5h14 | 11:45 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3847+ FRECCIAROSSA 9757+ Intercity 592 | 6:31 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 5h07 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
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 | |
8953+ Regionale Veloce 3485 · Regionale Veloce 3437 | 6:42 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 6h02 | 12:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
8953+ FRECCIAROSSA 9707 | 6:42 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 5h23 | 12:05 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8953+ FRECCIAROSSA 9705+ Regionale Veloce 3435 | 6:42 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 5h06 | 11:48 AM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8507 · FRECCIAROSSA 9707 | 7:12 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 4h53 | 12:05 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3463 · Regionale Veloce 3485 · Regionale Veloce 3437 | 7:31 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 5h13 | 12:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Bolzano to Trieste run on average 46 times per day, taking around 5h 18m. 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.
Distance 131 miles (211 km) |
Average train duration 5h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 46 |
Fastest train 4h 8m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 10:06 PM |
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Discover the best of Trieste — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Trieste trip today.
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 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.
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