- Must visit
Museo Revoltella
Major modern art museum in Trieste, housed in a historic palace with contemporary exhibition spaces and a notable collection of 19th- to 20th-century works.
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$72
Fastest journey
4 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 15 m
Trains per day
40
Distance
356 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan Centrale to Trieste Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan Centrale to Trieste Centrale will cost around $72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 40 trains that leave Milan Centrale for Trieste Centrale on Mon, Jun 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 356 km distance in an average of 4 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 4 h 22 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.
Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 3507 · Regionale Veloce 3581
Regionale TRENORD 2629 · Regionale Veloce 3505 · Regionale Veloce 3443
Regionale TRENORD 2623 · Regionale Veloce 3497 · Regionale Veloce 3569
Regionale TRENORD 2613 · Regionale Veloce 3489 · Regionale Veloce 3435
Regionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale Veloce 3523 · Regionale Veloce 3861
FRECCIAROSSA 9755+
Regionale Veloce 3861
FRECCIAROSSA 9749
FRECCIAROSSA 9737
FRECCIAROSSA 9707
FRECCIAROSSA 9733+
Intercity 588Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan Centrale to Trieste Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $123.
Distance: 221 miles (356 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$48 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $292 Average price | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan Centrale to Trieste Centrale:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan Centrale to Trieste Centrale costing on average $48 (€39).
A bus is $269 (€220) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan Centrale to Trieste Centrale costing on average $292 (€239).
Other travel options to Trieste Centrale take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 10m.
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with Frecciarossa.
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 Milan Centrale to Trieste Centrale trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TRENORD 2637 · Regionale Veloce 3501 · Regionale Veloce 3447 | 6:25 PM Milan Centrale | 6h19 | 12:44 AM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9755+ Regionale Veloce 3861 | 6:45 PM Milan Centrale | 4h10 | 10:55 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9757+ Intercity 592 | 7:15 PM Milan Centrale | 4h23 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9763+ Treno 17099 effettuato con bus VE249 · Regionale 16045 | 8:45 PM Milan Centrale | 9h57 | 6:42 AM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
Regionale TRENORD 2613 · Regionale Veloce 3489 · Regionale Veloce 3435 | 6:25 AM Milan Centrale | 5h23 | 11:48 AM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9705+ Regionale Veloce 3435 | 7:15 AM Milan Centrale | 4h33 | 11:48 AM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2615 · Regionale Veloce 3485 · Regionale Veloce 3437 | 7:25 AM Milan Centrale | 5h19 | 12:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9707 | 7:45 AM Milan Centrale | 4h20 | 12:05 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9709+ Regionale Veloce 3437 | 8:15 AM Milan Centrale | 4h29 | 12:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2617 · Regionale Veloce 3495+ 8918 | 8:25 AM Milan Centrale | 12h31 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9710+ 8918 | 8:45 AM Milan Centrale | 12h11 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2619 · Regionale Veloce 3513+ 8918 | 9:25 AM Milan Centrale | 11h31 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2619 · Regionale Veloce 3513 · Regionale Veloce 3567 | 9:25 AM Milan Centrale | 5h19 | 2:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9717+ 8918 | 9:45 AM Milan Centrale | 11h11 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527 · FRECCIAROSSA 9414+ 8918 | 10:10 AM Milan Centrale | 10h46 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2623 · Regionale Veloce 3497+ 8918 | 11:25 AM Milan Centrale | 9h31 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2623 · Regionale Veloce 3497 · Regionale Veloce 3569 | 11:25 AM Milan Centrale | 5h19 | 4:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9723+ 8918 | 11:45 AM Milan Centrale | 9h11 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2625 · Regionale Veloce 3499+ 8918 | 12:25 PM Milan Centrale | 8h31 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2625 · Regionale Veloce 3499 · Regionale Veloce 3441 | 12:25 PM Milan Centrale | 5h19 | 5:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9727+ 8918 | 12:45 PM Milan Centrale | 8h11 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9727+ Regionale Veloce 3441 | 12:45 PM Milan Centrale | 4h59 | 5:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2627 · Regionale Veloce 3503+ 8918 | 1:25 PM Milan Centrale | 7h31 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2627 · Regionale Veloce 3503 · Regionale Veloce 3571 | 1:25 PM Milan Centrale | 5h19 | 6:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9731+ 8918 | 1:45 PM Milan Centrale | 7h11 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9733+ Intercity 588 | 2:15 PM Milan Centrale | 4h22 | 6:37 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9733+ 8918 | 2:15 PM Milan Centrale | 6h41 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2629 · Regionale Veloce 3505+ 8918 | 2:25 PM Milan Centrale | 6h31 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2629 · Regionale Veloce 3505 · Regionale Veloce 3443 | 2:25 PM Milan Centrale | 5h19 | 7:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
8143 · 8918 | 2:40 PM Milan Centrale | 6h16 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9735+ 8918 | 2:45 PM Milan Centrale | 6h11 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9737+ 8918 | 3:15 PM Milan Centrale | 5h41 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 3:15 PM Milan Centrale | 4h12 | 7:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471+ Intercity 592 | 3:20 PM Milan Centrale | 8h18 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 3507+ 8918 | 3:25 PM Milan Centrale | 5h31 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 3507 · Regionale Veloce 3581 | 3:25 PM Milan Centrale | 5h19 | 8:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9741+ 8918 | 3:45 PM Milan Centrale | 5h11 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9741+ Regionale Veloce 3581 | 3:45 PM Milan Centrale | 4h59 | 8:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale Veloce 3547 · Regionale Veloce 3445 | 4:25 PM Milan Centrale | 5h19 | 9:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 5:15 PM Milan Centrale | 4h12 | 9:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale Veloce 3523 · Regionale Veloce 3861 | 5:25 PM Milan Centrale | 5h30 | 10:55 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Milan Centrale to Trieste Centrale run on average 23 times per day, taking around 5h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $41 (€34) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:25, the last at 19:45. The fastest train covers the 221 miles (356 km) distance in 5h 19m.
Distance 221 miles (356 km) |
Average train duration 5h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€34) |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 5h 19m |
First train 8:25 AM |
Last train 7:45 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Discover the best of Trieste Centrale — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Trieste Centrale trip today.
Major modern art museum in Trieste, housed in a historic palace with contemporary exhibition spaces and a notable collection of 19th- to 20th-century works.
Museum and national memorial at the former Nazi detention and extermination camp, one of the city’s most important historical sites.
Elegant villa museum with historic interiors, decorative arts, paintings, and a quieter atmosphere that appeals to visitors seeking a local favorite.
Beloved pier extending into the Adriatic, ideal for sea views, sunsets, and classic Trieste photo opportunities.
Popular seafront district for walking and relaxing by the water, especially favored at sunset and in warmer months.
Landscaped seaside park surrounding Miramare Castle, ideal for combining coastal scenery with gardens and historical ambience.
A hearty Triestine soup of sauerkraut or turnip, beans, potatoes, and pork, reflecting the city’s Central European influences.
Trieste’s version of goulash, slowly cooked beef stew with paprika, often served with polenta or bread, showing Austro-Hungarian heritage.
Sweet-and-sour braised cabbage, a classic local side dish with clear Slavic influence, often paired with pork dishes.
Well-regarded seafood restaurant specializing in fresh Adriatic fish and refined local dishes in a relaxed modern setting.
Established fine-dining restaurant near the old city, known for polished seafood cuisine and an intimate, classic atmosphere.
Long-running traditional restaurant known for Triestine and Karst cuisine, grilled meats, game, and a rustic elegant atmosphere.
Generally moderate by Italian standards: coffee and casual meals are affordable, while hotels and fine dining cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service. Small change is fine in cafés; round up taxis.
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Trieste Centrale, Trieste -> Piazza Unità d'Italia, Trieste
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan Centrale to Trieste Centrale 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 Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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