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Patek Philippe Museum
Major watchmaking museum with historic timepieces, automata, and archives; a standout for Geneva’s horology heritage.
Cheapest price
$174
Average price
$188
Fastest journey
9 h 54 m
Average duration
10 h 30 m
Trains per day
54
Distance
593 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Trieste to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trieste to Geneva will cost around $188 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $174.
It's difficult to get from Trieste to Geneva without transferring at least once.
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Regionale Veloce 3492 · Regionale TRENORD 2634+
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FRECCIAROSSA 9736+
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EuroCity 44Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trieste to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $88.
Distance: 368 miles (593 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$180 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $212 Average price | $332 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 37m Average total duration Fastest 9h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 20m Average total duration 11h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 52m Average total duration 14h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Geneva:
A bus is $113 (€91) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trieste to Geneva costing on average $180 (€145).
A bus is $145 (€117) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trieste to Geneva costing on average $212 (€170).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 50m.
Flight takes on average 14h 52m.
Tickets start at around $180 (€145) compared to roughly $332 (€267) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $152 (€123). The journey takes 9h 7m versus 7h 35m 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 Trieste to Geneva trains for tomorrow, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Regionale 3552+ 8984+ EuroCity 44 | 4:23 AM Trieste Centrale | 17h08 | 9:31 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3552+ 8974+ EuroCity 44 | 4:23 AM Trieste Centrale | 17h08 | 9:31 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3552+ 8978+ EuroCity 44 | 4:23 AM Trieste Centrale | 17h08 | 9:31 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3432+ 8978+ EuroCity 44 | 5:13 AM Trieste Centrale | 16h18 | 9:31 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3432+ 8984+ EuroCity 44 | 5:13 AM Trieste Centrale | 16h18 | 9:31 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3432+ 8974+ EuroCity 44 | 5:13 AM Trieste Centrale | 16h18 | 9:31 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16862+ 8978+ EuroCity 44 | 5:28 AM Trieste Centrale | 16h03 | 9:31 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16862+ 8971+ EuroCity 44 | 5:28 AM Trieste Centrale | 16h03 | 9:31 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16862+ 8984+ EuroCity 44 | 5:28 AM Trieste Centrale | 16h03 | 9:31 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16726+ 8984+ EuroCity 44 | 5:45 AM Trieste Centrale | 15h46 | 9:31 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9712+ 8984+ EuroCity 44 | 5:57 AM Trieste Centrale | 15h34 | 9:31 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9712+ 8978+ EuroCity 44 | 5:57 AM Trieste Centrale | 15h34 | 9:31 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3434+ 8971+ EuroCity 44 | 6:13 AM Trieste Centrale | 15h18 | 9:31 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3434+ 8984+ EuroCity 44 | 6:13 AM Trieste Centrale | 15h18 | 9:31 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3434+ 8978+ EuroCity 44 | 6:13 AM Trieste Centrale | 15h18 | 9:31 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9466+ 8978+ EuroCity 44 | 6:35 AM Trieste Centrale | 14h56 | 9:31 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9466+ 8984+ EuroCity 44 | 6:35 AM Trieste Centrale | 14h56 | 9:31 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9466+ 8971+ EuroCity 44 | 6:35 AM Trieste Centrale | 14h56 | 9:31 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3858+ 8978+ EuroCity 44 | 6:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 14h33 | 9:31 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3858+ 8984+ EuroCity 44 | 6:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 14h33 | 9:31 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3858+ 8986+ EuroCity 46 | 6:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 17h09 | 12:07 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9718+ 8984+ EuroCity 44 | 7:04 AM Trieste Centrale | 14h27 | 9:31 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3558+ 8978+ EuroCity 44 | 7:13 AM Trieste Centrale | 14h18 | 9:31 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3558+ 8984+ EuroCity 44 | 7:13 AM Trieste Centrale | 14h18 | 9:31 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
8902+ EuroCity 46 | 7:59 AM Trieste Centrale | 16h08 | 12:07 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
8902+ FRECCIAROSSA 9736+ EuroCity 44 | 7:59 AM Trieste Centrale | 13h32 | 9:31 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
8902+ Regionale Veloce 3492 · Regionale TRENORD 2634+ EuroCity 44 | 7:59 AM Trieste Centrale | 13h32 | 9:31 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3460+ 8986+ EuroCity 46 | 8:13 AM Trieste Centrale | 15h54 | 12:07 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3460+ 8984+ EuroCity 44 | 8:13 AM Trieste Centrale | 13h18 | 9:31 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3460+ 8978+ EuroCity 44 | 8:13 AM Trieste Centrale | 13h18 | 9:31 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3400+ 8986+ EuroCity 46 | 8:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 15h09 | 12:07 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3400+ 8984+ EuroCity 44 | 8:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 12h33 | 9:31 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3400+ 8988+ EuroCity 46 | 8:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 15h09 | 12:07 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3414+ 8988+ EuroCity 46 | 9:13 AM Trieste Centrale | 14h54 | 12:07 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3414+ 8984+ EuroCity 44 | 9:13 AM Trieste Centrale | 12h18 | 9:31 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3414+ 8984+ EuroCity 46 | 9:13 AM Trieste Centrale | 14h54 | 12:07 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+ 8984+ EuroCity 44 | 9:36 AM Trieste Centrale | 11h55 | 9:31 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+ 8984+ EuroCity 46 | 9:36 AM Trieste Centrale | 14h31 | 12:07 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+ 8986+ EuroCity 46 | 9:36 AM Trieste Centrale | 14h31 | 12:07 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 584+ 8984+ EuroCity 46 | 10:44 AM Trieste Centrale | 13h23 | 12:07 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 584+ 8986+ EuroCity 46 | 10:44 AM Trieste Centrale | 13h23 | 12:07 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 584+ 8984+ EuroCity 44 | 10:44 AM Trieste Centrale | 10h47 | 9:31 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3882+ FRECCIAROSSA 9736+ EuroCity 44 | 10:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 10h33 | 9:31 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3882+ 8988+ EuroCity 46 | 10:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 13h09 | 12:07 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3882+ 8984+ EuroCity 44 | 10:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 10h33 | 9:31 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3882+ 8986+ EuroCity 46 | 10:58 AM Trieste Centrale | 13h09 | 12:07 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17334+ 8986+ EuroCity 46 | 11:28 AM Trieste Centrale | 12h39 | 12:07 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17334+ 8988+ EuroCity 46 | 11:28 AM Trieste Centrale | 12h39 | 12:07 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3440+ 8988+ EuroCity 46 | 12:13 PM Trieste Centrale | 11h54 | 12:07 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3440+ 8986+ EuroCity 46 | 12:13 PM Trieste Centrale | 11h54 | 12:07 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3886+ 8988+ EuroCity 46 | 12:58 PM Trieste Centrale | 11h09 | 12:07 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3560+ 8988+ EuroCity 46 | 1:13 PM Trieste Centrale | 10h54 | 12:07 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 594+ 8988+ EuroCity 46 | 1:24 PM Trieste Centrale | 10h43 | 12:07 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3442+ EuroCity 46 | 2:13 PM Trieste Centrale | 9h54 | 12:07 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Trieste to Geneva run on average 2 times per day, taking around 9h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $87 (€70) but you can travel from only $37 (€30) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:39, the last at 18:47. The fastest train covers the 368 miles (593 km) distance in 9h 15m.
Distance 368 miles (593 km) |
Average train duration 9h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $87 (€70) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 9h 15m |
First train 3:39 AM |
Last train 6:47 PM |
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Major watchmaking museum with historic timepieces, automata, and archives; a standout for Geneva’s horology heritage.
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Geneva’s Old Town with narrow lanes, small squares, historic houses, and many of the city’s key sights.
Popular lakeside park known for the Flower Clock, promenades, and postcard views across the water.
Charming district with Sardinian planning, pastel facades, artisan shops, and a village feel within Geneva.
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