- 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 21
$46
Average ticket price on Sep 21
$94
Fastest journey on Sep 21
5 h 24 m
Average journey duration on Sep 21
7 h 10 m
Trains on Sep 21
33
Distance
246 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Trieste will cost around $94 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
It's difficult to get from Salzburg to Trieste without transferring at least once.
IC 793+
D 1823+
Regionale Veloce 3896
EC 115+
RJX 135+
Regionale 17397
IC 793+
RJX 135+
Regionale 17397
EC 115+
D 1823+
Regionale Veloce 3896
IC 791+
RJX 133+
Regionale 16623
RJ 551+
RJX 131
IC 791+
RJX 133+
Regionale 16631
IC 791+
RJX 133+
Regionale 16623
EC 115+
RJX 135+
Regionale Veloce 3618
IC 791+
RJX 133+
Regionale Veloce 3884Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $31, while a flight costs an average of $494.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price | $494 Average price | $107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 53m Average total duration 7h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Salzburg to Trieste:
A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salzburg to Trieste costing on average $48 (€39).
A train is $463 (€379) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Trieste costing on average $494 (€404).
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 28m.
Train takes on average 7h 23m.
Tickets start at around $31 (€26) compared to roughly $107 (€88) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $76 (€62). The journey takes 7h 23m versus 3h 49m 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 Salzburg to Trieste trains for today, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 87+ FRECCIAROSSA 9759+ RJX13470 | 12:56 PM Salzburg Hbf | 10h49 | 11:45 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
RJ 87+ Regionale Veloce 3422 · Regionale Veloce 3861+ RJX13470 | 12:56 PM Salzburg Hbf | 9h59 | 10:55 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
RJ 87+ Regionale 17247 · Regionale Veloce 3447+ RJX13470 | 12:56 PM Salzburg Hbf | 11h48 | 12:44 AM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
| Monday, September 21 | |||||
RJ 13478 · RJ 81+ FRECCIAROSSA 9759 | 6:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 16h49 | 11:45 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
RJ 13478 · RJ 81+ FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 6:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 12h31 | 7:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
RJ 13478 · RJ 81+ FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 6:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 14h31 | 9:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
RJ 551+ RJX 131 | 8:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 5h24 | 1:31 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
RJ 551+ Regionale 16631+ RJX 133 | 8:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 8h01 | 4:08 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
RJ 551+ Regionale 16623+ RJX 133 | 8:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 8h33 | 4:40 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
RJ 551+ Regionale Veloce 3884+ RJX 133 | 8:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 8h55 | 5:02 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
RJ 83+ FRECCIAROSSA 9759+ RJX19960 | 8:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 14h49 | 11:45 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
RJ 83+ FRECCIAROSSA 9737+ RJX19960 | 8:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 10h31 | 7:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
RJ 83+ FRECCIAROSSA 9749+ RJX19960 | 8:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 12h31 | 9:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
IC 791+ Regionale 16623+ RJX 133 | 9:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 7h33 | 4:40 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
IC 791+ Regionale 16631+ RJX 133 | 9:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 7h01 | 4:08 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
IC 791+ Regionale Veloce 3884+ RJX 133 | 9:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 7h55 | 5:02 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
RJ 113+ RJX 135+ Regionale 16647 | 10:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 10h03 | 8:10 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
RJ 113+ Regionale Veloce 3618+ RJX 135 | 10:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 9h55 | 8:02 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
RJ 113+ Regionale 17397+ RJX 135 | 10:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 10h34 | 8:41 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
RJ 113+ Regionale Veloce 3896+ D 1823 | 10:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 12h55 | 11:02 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
RJ 85+ FRECCIAROSSA 9759+ RJX19962 | 10:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 12h49 | 11:45 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
RJ 85+ FRECCIAROSSA 9749+ RJX19962 | 10:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 10h31 | 9:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
RJ 85+ Regionale 3507 · Regionale Veloce 3581+ RJX19962 | 10:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 9h48 | 8:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
RJ 85+ Regionale Veloce 3507 · Regionale Veloce 3581+ RJX19962 | 10:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 9h48 | 8:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
IC 793+ D 1823+ Regionale Veloce 3896 | 11:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 11h55 | 11:02 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
IC 793+ RJX 135+ Regionale 16647 | 11:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 9h03 | 8:10 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
IC 793+ RJX 135+ Regionale 17397 | 11:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 9h34 | 8:41 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
IC 793+ Regionale Veloce 3618+ RJX 135 | 11:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 8h55 | 8:02 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
EC 115+ RJX 135+ Regionale Veloce 3618 | 12:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 7h55 | 8:02 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
EC 115+ D 1823+ Regionale Veloce 3896 | 12:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 10h55 | 11:02 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
EC 115+ Regionale 17397+ RJX 135 | 12:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 8h34 | 8:41 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
EC 115+ Regionale 16647+ RJX 135 | 12:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 8h03 | 8:10 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Salzburg to Trieste run on average 12 times per day, taking around 7h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 22:04. The fastest train covers the 152 miles (246 km) distance in 4h 36m.
Distance 152 miles (246 km) |
Average train duration 7h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 4h 36m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 10:04 PM |
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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 Salzburg 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 Salzburg to Trieste trains use the Salzburg Hbf to Trieste Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Salzburg and Trieste train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Salzburg Hbf is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Imlauer, Stieglitz
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Salzburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Salzburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Salzburg, Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre, H+ Hotel Salzburg.
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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