- 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 19
$52
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$77
Fastest journey on Sep 19
6 h 7 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
6 h 22 m
Trains on Sep 19
23
Distance
406 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Genoa Piazza Principe to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Genoa Piazza Principe to Trieste will cost around $77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
It's difficult to get from Genoa Piazza Principe to Trieste without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce 3071 · Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 3507+
8918
Regionale Veloce 3028 · Regionale TRENORD 2627 · Regionale Veloce 3503+
8918
Regionale Veloce 3019 · Regionale TRENORD 2619 · Regionale Veloce 3513+
8918
Intercity 658+
Regionale TRENORD 2621 · Regionale Veloce 3613+
8918
Intercity 631+
Regionale TRENORD 2627 · Regionale Veloce 3503+
8918
Intercity 1539+
FRECCIAROSSA 9749
Intercity 745+
FRECCIAROSSA 9737
Intercity 666+
FRECCIAROSSA 9733+
Intercity 588
Intercity 635+
FRECCIAROSSA 9757+
Intercity 592
Regionale Veloce 3016+
FRECCIAROSSA 9709+
Regionale Veloce 3437Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Genoa Piazza Principe to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $52, while a flight costs an average of $291.
Distance: 252 miles (406 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$52 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price | $291 Average price | $161 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 13m Average total duration 8h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Genoa Piazza Principe to Trieste:
A train is $29 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Genoa Piazza Principe to Trieste costing on average $81.
A train is $238 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa Piazza Principe to Trieste costing on average $291.
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 53m.
Bus takes on average 8h 43m.
Tickets start at around $52 compared to roughly $161 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $109. The journey takes 6h 53m versus 5h 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 Genoa Piazza Principe to Trieste trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3016+ FRECCIAROSSA 9709+ Regionale Veloce 3437 | 5:44 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 7h00 | 12:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 652+ FRECCIAROSSA 9710+ 8918 | 6:44 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 14h12 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 653+ FRECCIAROSSA 9717+ 8918 | 7:19 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 13h37 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 653+ FRECCIAROSSA 9717+ Regionale Veloce 3567 | 7:19 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 7h25 | 2:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3019 · Regionale TRENORD 2619 · Regionale Veloce 3513+ 8918 | 7:50 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 13h06 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 658+ Regionale TRENORD 2621 · Regionale Veloce 3613+ 8918 | 8:19 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 12h37 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 505 · Intercity 592 | 8:53 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 14h45 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 662+ FRECCIAROSSA 9723+ 8918 | 9:18 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 11h38 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 631+ Regionale TRENORD 2627 · Regionale Veloce 3503+ 8918 | 11:19 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 9h37 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 631+ FRECCIAROSSA 9731+ 8918 | 11:19 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 9h37 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3028 · Regionale TRENORD 2627 · Regionale Veloce 3503+ 8918 | 11:42 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 9h14 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 666+ Regionale TRENORD 2629 · Regionale Veloce 3505+ 8918 | 12:19 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 8h37 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 666+ FRECCIAROSSA 9733+ Intercity 588 | 12:19 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 6h18 | 6:37 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 666+ FRECCIAROSSA 9733+ 8918 | 12:19 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 8h37 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 745+ FRECCIAROSSA 9737+ 8918 | 1:19 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 7h37 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 745+ FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 1:19 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 6h08 | 7:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3071 · Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 3507+ 8918 | 1:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 7h12 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 665+ Regionale 18399+ Intercity 592 | 1:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 9h51 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 1539+ FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 3:20 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 6h07 | 9:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 1539 · Intercity 599+ InterCityNotte 774 | 3:20 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 18h37 | 9:57 AM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 510+ FRECCIAROSSA 9759 | 3:38 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 8h07 | 11:45 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8623+ InterCityNotte 774 | 5:05 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 16h52 | 9:57 AM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 635+ FRECCIAROSSA 9757+ Intercity 592 | 5:19 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 6h19 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Genoa Piazza Principe to Trieste run on average 22 times per day, taking around 6h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 12:25, the last at 13:20. The fastest train covers the 252 miles (406 km) distance in 5h 26m.
Distance 252 miles (406 km) |
Average train duration 6h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 |
Trains per day 22 |
Fastest train 5h 26m |
First train 12:25 PM |
Last train 1:20 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 Genoa Piazza Principe 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 Genoa Piazza Principe to Trieste trains use the Genova Piazza Principe to Trieste Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Genoa Piazza Principe and Trieste train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Genova Piazza Principe is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Piazza Principe 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: Ristorante Salgari, Trattoria dell'Acciughetta
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Piazza Principe. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Piazza Principe. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Piazza Principe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Piazza Principe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Piazza Principe: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Continental Genova, Grand Hotel Savoia, Hotel Britannia.
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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