- 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
$71
Average price
$122
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
8 h 15 m
Trains per day
26
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 $122 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $71.
It's difficult to get from Genoa to Trieste without transferring at least 2 times.
bus a supporto del treno 3016 GEM02 · Regionale TRENORD 2617 · Regionale Veloce 3513+
8918
BUS L652E+
Regionale TRENORD 2619 · Regionale Veloce 3613+
8918
Intercity 662+
Regionale Veloce 3921+
Intercity 588
Intercity 635+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937+
Intercity 592
Intercity 662+
Regionale Veloce 3921+
Intercity 588+
8918
Intercity 652+
FRECCIAROSSA 9717+
Regionale Veloce 3567
Intercity 674+
FRECCIAROSSA 9757 · FRECCIAROSSA 35255
Intercity 511+
Regionale Veloce 4040+
FRECCIAROSSA 9423+
8918
Intercity 635+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937+
Intercity 592
Intercity 662+
FRECCIAROSSA 9727+
Regionale Veloce 3441Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $93.
Distance: 251 miles (405 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$75 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $118 Average price |
7h 52m Average total duration Fastest 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 8m Average total duration 7h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 55m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Trieste:
A bus is $28 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Trieste costing on average $75 (€60).
A bus is $71 (€57) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Trieste costing on average $118 (€95).
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 38m.
Flight takes on average 7h 55m.
The table below shows live departures for Genoa to Trieste trains for today, Thursday, August 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 658+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915+ FRECCIAROSSA 9414+ 8918 | 7:35 AM Genoa Brignole | 13h21 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 658+ FRECCIAROSSA 9723+ Regionale Veloce 3569 | 7:44 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 9h00 | 4:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 651+ Regionale 4028+ FRECCIAROSSA 9416+ 8918 | 8:00 AM Genoa Brignole | 12h56 | 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 9727+ 8918 | 9:09 AM Genoa Brignole | 11h47 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 662+ FRECCIAROSSA 8809 · FRECCIAROSSA 8418+ 8918 | 9:09 AM Genoa Brignole | 11h47 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 662+ Regionale Veloce 3921+ Intercity 588+ 8918 | 9:09 AM Genoa Brignole | 11h47 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 662+ Regionale Veloce 3921+ Intercity 588 | 9:18 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 9h19 | 6:37 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 662+ FRECCIAROSSA 9727+ Regionale Veloce 3441 | 9:18 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 8h26 | 5:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 2078 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927+ FRECCIAROSSA 9422+ 8918 | 11:17 AM Genoa Brignole | 9h39 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 511+ Regionale Veloce 4040+ FRECCIAROSSA 9423+ 8918 | 12:41 PM Genoa Brignole | 8h15 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 745+ FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 1:19 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 8h30 | 9:49 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2132+ FRECCIAROSSA 9759 | 2:25 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 10h06 | 12:31 AM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 2132+ FRECCIAROSSA 9753+ Regionale Veloce 3861 | 2:25 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 8h30 | 10:55 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 635+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937+ Intercity 592 | 3:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 8h20 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8623+ InterCityNotte 774+ Regionale Veloce 3431 | 5:08 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 15h36 | 8:44 AM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8623+ InterCityNotte 774 | 5:08 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 16h49 | 9:57 AM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8591+ Regionale 18803+ InterCityNotte 774 | 6:35 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 15h22 | 9:57 AM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, August 21 | |||||
FRECCIABIANCA 8601+ Intercity 588 | 5:07 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 13h30 | 6:37 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
bus a supporto del treno 3016 GEM02+ FRECCIAROSSA 9709+ 8918 | 5:43 AM Genoa Brignole | 15h13 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
bus a supporto del treno 3016 GEM02 · Regionale TRENORD 2617 · Regionale Veloce 3513+ 8918 | 5:43 AM Genoa Brignole | 15h13 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8583+ Regionale 18425+ FRECCIAROSSA 9406+ 8918 | 5:55 AM Genoa Brignole | 15h01 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
BUS L652E+ Regionale TRENORD 2619 · Regionale Veloce 3613+ 8918 | 6:25 AM Genoa Brignole | 14h31 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
Intercity 652+ FRECCIAROSSA 9717+ Regionale Veloce 3567 | 6:44 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 8h00 | 2:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Genoa to Trieste run on average 10 times per day, taking around 7h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $55 (€44) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 251 miles (405 km) distance in 6h 7m.
Distance 251 miles (405 km) |
Average train duration 7h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $55 (€44) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 6h 7m |
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 Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
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 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.
Genova Nervi is 8 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Nervi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Lo Scalo, Trattoria La Ruota
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Nervi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Nervi.
Available at Genova Nervi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Nervi: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Nervi: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Esperia, Hotel Villa Pagoda, Hotel Astor.
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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