- Must visit
Museo Nazionale Etrusco Rocca Albornoz
National Etruscan museum in the Rocca Albornoz, showcasing regional antiquities in a dramatic fortress setting.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trieste to Viterbo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a flight costs an average of $120.
Distance: 237 miles (383 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$67 Average price | $138 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 23m Average total duration 9h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 59m Average total duration 13h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Viterbo:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trieste to Viterbo costing on average $67.
A bus is $89 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trieste to Viterbo costing on average $138.
Other travel options to Viterbo take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 53m.
Bus takes on average 13h 29m.
Tickets start at around $67 compared to roughly $120 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $53. The journey takes 9h 53m versus 6h 11m 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.
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Trains from Trieste to Viterbo run on average 6 times per day, taking around 9h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 but you can travel from only $49 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:26, the last at 18:47. The fastest train covers the 237 miles (383 km) distance in 9h 43m.
Distance 237 miles (383 km) |
Average train duration 9h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 9h 43m |
First train 4:26 AM |
Last train 6:47 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Discover the best of Viterbo — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Viterbo trip today.
National Etruscan museum in the Rocca Albornoz, showcasing regional antiquities in a dramatic fortress setting.
Main civic museum with archaeological finds, paintings, and historic collections that introduce Viterbo's long cultural story.
Museum route within the cathedral hill complex, combining monumental spaces and exhibitions on papal Viterbo.
Best-preserved medieval quarter in Viterbo, with stone houses, arches, and lanes ideal for atmospheric wandering and photography.
Cathedral square with papal monuments and broad views, one of the city's most iconic historic settings.
Main civic square framed by monumental buildings and fountains, a natural stop for orientation and historic atmosphere.
Hand-cut pasta from Tuscia, usually served with rich meat ragù or porcini. It is a local staple tied to home cooking in Viterbo.
Broad bean puree with wild chicory, a rustic Lazio dish common around Viterbo. It reflects the area’s peasant tradition and seasonal produce.
Acquacotta is a traditional vegetable soup of the Tuscia countryside, often made with bread, greens, tomato, and olive oil. It represents frugal rural cooking.
Refined restaurant in central Viterbo serving elegant Tuscia and Lazio dishes in a polished, intimate setting.
Well-known traditional venue with hearty Viterbo cuisine, handmade pasta, and a warm rustic atmosphere inside the historic center.
Established restaurant focused on local ingredients, grilled meats, and Tuscia classics, with a cozy and welcoming dining room.
Moderate for Italy. Hotels, dining, and local buses are usually cheaper than Rome, though central stays and tourist dining cost more in peak periods.
Service is often included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. In cafes, small change is fine. Taxis are usually rounded up, not heavily tipped.
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Viterbo Porta Romana -> Piazza del Plebiscito
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Trieste to Viterbo 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 Viterbo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Trieste to Viterbo trains use the Trieste Centrale to Viterbo Porta Romana station pair, with some services arriving at Viterbo Porta Fiorentina. Use this guide to compare Trieste and Viterbo train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Viterbo Porta Romana has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Viterbo Porta Romana.
Ticket office support is available at Viterbo Porta Romana. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Viterbo Porta Romana: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Viterbo Porta Romana: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Viterbo Porta Romana: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Viterbo Inn, Balletti Palace Hotel, Hotel Tuscia.
Viterbo Porta Fiorentina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Viterbo Porta Fiorentina.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Viterbo Porta Fiorentina. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Viterbo Porta Fiorentina.
Available at Viterbo Porta Fiorentina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Viterbo Porta Fiorentina: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Viterbo Porta Fiorentina: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Viterbo Inn, Balletti Palace Hotel, Mini Palace Hotel.
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