- Must visit
Risiera di San Sabba
A World War II museum and former concentration camp, now a national monument.
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
33 m
Average duration
33 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
30 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Trieste will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 2 trains that leave Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport for Trieste on Mon, May 18, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct trains cover the 30 km distance in an average of 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 33 m .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest trains will take 33 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 Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, and a bus costs an average of $8.
Distance: 18 miles (30 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$6 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m 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 Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Trieste:
A train is $32 (€26) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Trieste costing on average $39 (€31).
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Bus takes on average 46m.
The journey is about 11m faster (30m by train vs 41m by car) and roughly $3 (€3) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($6 (€5) vs $9 (€8)). 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.
Direct services run with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, ÖBB | Railjet.
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 Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Trieste trains for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MI.CO.TRA OEBB PV 1819 | 10:05 PM Trieste Airport | 0h34 | 10:39 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
MI.CO.TRA. Ferrovie Udine Cividale 1819 | 10:05 PM Trieste Airport | 0h34 | 10:39 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16020 | 10:08 PM Ronchi dei Legionari Nord | 0h36 | 10:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3861 | 10:20 PM Trieste Airport | 0h35 | 10:55 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 592 | 11:09 PM Trieste Airport | 0h29 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9759 | 11:15 PM Trieste Airport | 0h30 | 11:45 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 18 | |||||
![]() | 6:39 PM Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport | 0h33 | 7:12 PM Trieste | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:39 PM Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport | 0h33 | 8:12 PM Trieste | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Trieste run on average 46 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 42 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 18:39, the last at 21:09. The fastest train covers the 18 miles (30 km) distance in 29m.
Distance 18 miles (30 km) |
Average train duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 46 |
Direct trains 42 |
Fastest train 29m |
First train 6:39 PM |
Last train 9:09 PM |
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A World War II museum and former concentration camp, now a national monument.
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Historical tramway offering scenic trips into the hills above Trieste.
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A marine nature reserve ideal for snorkeling and marine exploration.
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Similar to the Hungarian version but adapted with local spices. Popular in Trieste due to its Austro-Hungarian heritage.
A family-run restaurant that serves traditional Triestine cuisine with an atmospheric, old-world charm.
Known for its seafood dishes, this cozy spot offers a genuine Triestine dining experience.
A fine dining restaurant focusing on creative seafood dishes, blending traditional and modern flavors.
While accommodation is reasonably priced, dining and activities can vary widely in cost, making overall expenses moderate.
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