- 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
$124
Average price
$124
Fastest journey
6 h 6 m
Average duration
6 h 6 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
176 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Maribor to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Maribor to Trieste will cost around $124 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $124.
Of the 1 trains that leave Maribor 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 176 km distance in an average of 6 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 6 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 6 h 6 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Maribor to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $80.
Distance: 109 miles (176 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$113 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Maribor to Trieste:
A bus is $82 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maribor to Trieste costing on average $113.
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 31m.
Tickets start at around $113 compared to roughly $71 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-41.36. The journey takes 5h 31m versus 2h 19m 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 Maribor to Trieste trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:25 AM Maribor | 6h06 | 12:31 PM Trieste | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Maribor to Trieste run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $80 but you can travel from only $21 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:43, the last at 15:45. The fastest train covers the 109 miles (176 km) distance in 6h 6m.
Distance 109 miles (176 km) |
Average train duration 5h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $80 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 6m |
First train 5:43 AM |
Last train 3:45 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 Maribor 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 Maribor to Trieste trains use the Maribor to Trieste Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Maribor and Trieste train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Maribor is 1 km from Maribor city centre. Public transport options include:
Maribor 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: Restaurant Pri Florjanu, Gostilna Maribor
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Maribor. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Maribor. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Maribor: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Maribor: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Maribor: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel City Maribor, Hotel Orel, Hotel Piramida.
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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