- 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 Sep 20
$17
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$23
Fastest journey on Sep 20
2 h 22 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
2 h 38 m
Trains on Sep 20
3
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Padova to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Padova to Trieste will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 3 trains from Padova to Trieste, including 3 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 150 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 22 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 3 h 11 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 train as it is the most popular option from Padova to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, while a flight costs an average of $660.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $221 Average price | $660 Average price | $108 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Padova to Trieste:
A train is $88 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Padova to Trieste costing on average $108.
A train is $201 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Padova to Trieste costing on average $221.
A train is $639 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Padova to Trieste costing on average $660.
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 22m.
Bus takes on average 2h 47m.
Ferry takes on average 3h 29m.
Tickets start at around $20 compared to roughly $53 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $33. The journey takes 2h 21m versus 1h 54m 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, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Italo.
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 Padova to Trieste trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 17161 · Regionale Veloce 3455 | 5:10 AM Padova | 2h34 | 7:44 AM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 774 | 5:47 AM Padova | 4h10 | 9:57 AM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 774+ Regionale Veloce 3431 | 5:47 AM Padova | 2h57 | 8:44 AM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3479 · Regionale Veloce 3433 | 7:22 AM Padova | 2h22 | 9:44 AM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16017 · Regionale Veloce 3579 | 8:22 AM Padova | 2h26 | 10:48 AM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3489 · Regionale Veloce 3435 | 9:22 AM Padova | 2h26 | 11:48 AM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8900+ Regionale Veloce 3437 | 9:27 AM Padova | 3h17 | 12:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8973+ Regionale Veloce 3437 | 9:34 AM Padova | 3h10 | 12:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8973+ Regionale Veloce 3567 | 9:34 AM Padova | 5h10 | 2:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8973+ Regionale Veloce 3439 | 9:34 AM Padova | 6h10 | 3:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9707 | 9:46 AM Padova | 2h19 | 12:05 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3485 · Regionale Veloce 3437 | 10:22 AM Padova | 2h22 | 12:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8904+ Regionale Veloce 3439 | 11:27 AM Padova | 4h17 | 3:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8904+ Regionale Veloce 3567 | 11:27 AM Padova | 3h17 | 2:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8904+ Regionale Veloce 3569 | 11:27 AM Padova | 5h17 | 4:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8977+ Regionale Veloce 3439 | 11:34 AM Padova | 4h10 | 3:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8977+ Regionale Veloce 3569 | 11:34 AM Padova | 5h10 | 4:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8977+ Regionale Veloce 3567 | 11:34 AM Padova | 3h10 | 2:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3513 · Regionale Veloce 3567 | 12:22 PM Padova | 2h22 | 2:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8906+ Regionale Veloce 3439 | 12:27 PM Padova | 3h17 | 3:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3613 · Regionale Veloce 3439 | 1:22 PM Padova | 2h22 | 3:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8908+ Regionale Veloce 3569 | 1:27 PM Padova | 3h17 | 4:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8981+ Regionale Veloce 3569 | 1:34 PM Padova | 3h10 | 4:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8981+ Regionale Veloce 3571 | 1:34 PM Padova | 5h10 | 6:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8981+ Regionale Veloce 3441 | 1:34 PM Padova | 4h10 | 5:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3497 · Regionale Veloce 3569 | 2:22 PM Padova | 2h22 | 4:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8910+ Regionale Veloce 3441 | 2:27 PM Padova | 3h17 | 5:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8910+ Regionale Veloce 3571 | 2:27 PM Padova | 4h17 | 6:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8983+ Regionale Veloce 3571 | 2:34 PM Padova | 4h10 | 6:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8983+ Regionale Veloce 3443 | 2:34 PM Padova | 5h10 | 7:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8983+ Regionale Veloce 3441 | 2:34 PM Padova | 3h10 | 5:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3499 · Regionale Veloce 3441 | 3:22 PM Padova | 2h22 | 5:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8914+ Regionale Veloce 3571 | 3:27 PM Padova | 3h17 | 6:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 588 | 4:00 PM Padova | 2h37 | 6:37 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9733+ Intercity 588 | 4:16 PM Padova | 2h21 | 6:37 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3503 · Regionale Veloce 3571 | 4:22 PM Padova | 2h22 | 6:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8916+ Regionale Veloce 3445 | 4:27 PM Padova | 5h17 | 9:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8916+ Regionale Veloce 3443 | 4:27 PM Padova | 3h17 | 7:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8916+ Regionale Veloce 3581 | 4:27 PM Padova | 4h17 | 8:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8987+ Regionale Veloce 3581 | 4:34 PM Padova | 4h10 | 8:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8987+ Regionale Veloce 3445 | 4:34 PM Padova | 5h10 | 9:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8987+ Regionale Veloce 3443 | 4:34 PM Padova | 3h10 | 7:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 5:16 PM Padova | 2h11 | 7:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3505 · Regionale Veloce 3443 | 5:22 PM Padova | 2h22 | 7:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3507 · Regionale Veloce 3581 | 6:22 PM Padova | 2h22 | 8:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8918 | 6:27 PM Padova | 2h29 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 7:16 PM Padova | 2h11 | 9:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3551 · Regionale Veloce 3445 | 7:22 PM Padova | 2h22 | 9:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8928+ Regionale Veloce 3447 | 7:27 PM Padova | 5h17 | 12:44 AM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8928+ Regionale 16830+ Intercity 592 | 7:27 PM Padova | 4h11 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
8928+ Regionale Veloce 3993+ FRECCIAROSSA 9759 | 7:27 PM Padova | 4h18 | 11:45 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9480 | 7:42 PM Padova | 2h13 | 9:55 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3988 · Regionale 17067 · Regionale Veloce 3447 | 7:53 PM Padova | 4h51 | 12:44 AM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3988 · Regionale Veloce 3896 | 7:53 PM Padova | 3h09 | 11:02 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8995+ Regionale Veloce 3447 | 8:34 PM Padova | 4h10 | 12:44 AM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8995+ Regionale Veloce 3993+ FRECCIAROSSA 9759 | 8:34 PM Padova | 3h11 | 11:45 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 592 | 9:22 PM Padova | 2h16 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8922+ Regionale Veloce 3447 | 9:27 PM Padova | 3h17 | 12:44 AM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8997+ Regionale Veloce 3447 | 9:34 PM Padova | 3h10 | 12:44 AM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9759 | 9:44 PM Padova | 2h01 | 11:45 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17247 · Regionale Veloce 3447 | 10:10 PM Padova | 2h34 | 12:44 AM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9432+ Regionale Veloce 3447 | 10:29 PM Padova | 2h15 | 12:44 AM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Padova to Trieste run on average 66 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:22, the last at 19:22. The fastest train covers the 93 miles (150 km) distance in 1h 48m.
Distance 93 miles (150 km) |
Average train duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 |
Trains per day 66 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 48m |
First train 7:22 AM |
Last train 7:22 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 Padova 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 Padova to Trieste trains use the Padova to Trieste Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Padova and Trieste train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Padova 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 Zairo, Trattoria Al Fungo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Padova. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Padova. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Padova: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Padova: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Padova: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Grand'Italia, NH Padova, Hotel Europa.
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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