- 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 Oct 05
$83
Average ticket price on Oct 05
$111
Fastest journey on Oct 05
6 h 8 m
Average journey duration on Oct 05
6 h 42 m
Trains on Oct 05
8
Distance
405 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Genoa 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 to Trieste will cost around $111 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $83.
It's difficult to get from Genoa to Trieste without transferring at least once.
Intercity 665+
Regionale 18399+
Intercity 592
FRECCIAROSSA 9710+
Regionale Veloce 3567
Regionale Veloce 3016+
FRECCIAROSSA 9709+
Regionale Veloce 3437
Intercity 635+
FRECCIAROSSA 9757+
Intercity 592
Intercity 670+
FRECCIAROSSA 9749
Intercity 745+
FRECCIAROSSA 9737
Intercity 635+
FRECCIAROSSA 9757+
Intercity 592
Regionale Veloce 3034+
FRECCIAROSSA 9325 · FRECCIAROSSA 9480
Regionale Veloce 3016+
FRECCIAROSSA 9709+
Regionale Veloce 3437
Intercity 670+
FRECCIAROSSA 9749Trains from Genoa to Trieste run on average 29 times per day, taking around 7h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 251 miles (405 km) distance in 5h 26m.
Distance 251 miles (405 km) |
Average train duration 7h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 |
Trains per day 29 |
Fastest train 5h 26m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
The table below shows live departures for Genoa to Trieste trains for tomorrow, Monday, October 5. 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 | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9710+ Regionale Veloce 3567 | 7:05 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 7h39 | 2:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 745+ FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 1:19 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 6h08 | 7:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 665+ Regionale 18399+ Intercity 592 | 1:47 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 9h51 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 670+ FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 2:19 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 7h08 | 9:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 812+ FRECCIAROSSA 9759 | 2:54 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 8h51 | 11:45 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3034+ FRECCIAROSSA 9325 · FRECCIAROSSA 9480 | 3:02 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 6h53 | 9:55 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 635+ FRECCIAROSSA 9757+ Intercity 592 | 5:19 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 6h19 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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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 Genoa 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 to Trieste trains use the Genova Piazza Principe to Trieste Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Genoa 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.
Genova Brignole is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Brignole 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 Pizzeria da Toto, Trattoria Rosmarino
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Brignole. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Brignole. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Brignole: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Brignole: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Brignole: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Bristol Palace, NH Genova Centro, Best Western Hotel Moderno Verdi.
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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