- 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
$85
Average price
$85
Fastest journey
13 h 13 m
Average duration
13 h 13 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
426 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Civitavecchia to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Civitavecchia to Trieste will cost around $85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $85.
Of the 1 trains that leave Civitavecchia for Trieste on Wed, Aug 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 426 km distance in an average of 13 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 h 13 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 13 h 13 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Civitavecchia to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $108.
Distance: 264 miles (426 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$62 Average price Cheapest | $264 Average price | $171 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 26m Average total duration 8h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Civitavecchia to Trieste:
A train is $202 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Civitavecchia to Trieste costing on average $264.
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 56m.
Tickets start at around $62 compared to roughly $171 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $108. The journey takes 8h 56m versus 7h 36m 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.
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Trains from Civitavecchia to Trieste run on average 16 times per day, taking around 8h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 21:37. The fastest train covers the 264 miles (426 km) distance in 9h 55m.
Distance 264 miles (426 km) |
Average train duration 8h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 9h 55m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 9:37 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 1 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 Civitavecchia 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 Civitavecchia to Trieste trains use the Civitavecchia to Trieste Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Civitavecchia and Trieste train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Civitavecchia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Il Bettolino, Ristorante Pizzeria da Baffone
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Civitavecchia. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Civitavecchia. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Civitavecchia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Civitavecchia: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Civitavecchia: Elevators.
Nearby hotels include Hotel San Giorgio, Hotel de La Ville, Hotel Traiano.
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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