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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.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a flight costs an average of $167.
Distance: 431 miles (694 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$155 Average price | $80 Average price Cheapest | $434 Average price | $349 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 26m Average total duration 13h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Trieste:
A bus is $75 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Trieste costing on average $155 (€128).
A bus is $354 (€291) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Trieste costing on average $434 (€356).
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 0m.
Bus takes on average 13h 56m.
The journey is about 11m faster (9h 0m by train vs 9h 11m by car) and roughly $194 (€159) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($155 (€128) vs $349 (€287)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Trieste trains for tomorrow, Saturday, July 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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18503+ 9243+ FRECCIAROSSA 9753+ Intercity 592 | 7:50 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 15h48 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
18503+ 9243+ FRECCIAROSSA 9743+ Regionale Veloce 3581 | 7:50 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 12h56 | 8:46 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
18503+ 9243+ FRECCIAROSSA 9759 | 7:50 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 15h55 | 11:45 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
17972 · 17516+ 9243+ FRECCIAROSSA 9743 | 8:08 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 12h38 | 8:46 PM Trieste Centrale | 4 transfers | |
17972 · 17516+ 9243+ FRECCIAROSSA 9753 | 8:08 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 15h30 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 4 transfers | |
17972 · 17516+ 9243+ FRECCIAROSSA 9759 | 8:08 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 15h37 | 11:45 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Lyon to Trieste run on average 1 times per day, taking around 9h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $101 (€83) but you can travel from only $45 (€37) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 20:05. The fastest train covers the 431 miles (694 km) distance in 9h 56m.
Distance 431 miles (694 km) |
Average train duration 9h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $101 (€83) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 9h 56m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 8:05 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 Lyon 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 Lyon to Trieste trains use the Lyon Part Dieu to Trieste Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Lyon and Trieste train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Lyon Part Dieu is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon Part Dieu has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Alto Café, Paul, Paul The Café, Starbucks, Exki, Sushi Shop, Carrefour
Free unlimited WiFi. ATMs are located in the station's main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45, Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45, Sun: 06:45 - 21:45. Information desks are located in the station's main hall. .
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 23:15. They are located near the station's reception desk. .
Available at Lyon Part Dieu: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lyon Part Dieu: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon Part Dieu: Complimentary personalized care is available.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon, Mercure Lyon Center, ibis Styles Lyon Center.
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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