- 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
$15
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 43 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
122 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice Mestre to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice Mestre to Trieste will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 38 trains that leave Venice Mestre for Trieste on Thu, Jul 23, 35 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 23 the direct trains cover the 122 km distance in an average of 1 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Thu, Jul 23 the slowest trains will take 1 h 47 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.
Regionale Veloce 3447 · Treno 3447 effettuato con BUS TSM01
Regionale 16735 · Regionale 23039
Regionale Veloce 3861
Regionale Veloce 3433
Regionale 17029 · Regionale 16053
FRECCIAROSSA 9759
Regionale Veloce 3861
FRECCIAROSSA 9480
FRECCIAROSSA 9737
FRECCIAROSSA 9749Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice Mestre to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a ferry costs an average of $74.
Distance: 75 miles (122 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$14 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Venice Mestre to Trieste:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice Mestre to Trieste costing on average $14 (€14).
A bus is $68 (€68) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Venice Mestre to Trieste costing on average $79 (€79).
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 22m.
Ferry takes on average 3h 0m.
Tickets start at around $14 (€14) compared to roughly $36 (€36) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21 (€21). The journey takes 1h 56m versus 1h 34m 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 Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, 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 Venice Mestre to Trieste trains for tomorrow, Thursday, July 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3600 | 5:14 AM Venice Mestre | 2h50 | 8:04 AM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16754 | 5:26 AM Venice Mestre | 3h30 | 8:56 AM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3455 | 5:49 AM Venice Mestre | 1h57 | 7:46 AM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17029 · Regionale 16053 | 5:55 AM Venice Mestre | 2h25 | 8:20 AM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 774 | 6:10 AM Venice Mestre | 3h47 | 9:57 AM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3431 | 6:51 AM Venice Mestre | 1h55 | 8:46 AM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16735 · Regionale 23039 | 6:55 AM Venice Mestre | 2h26 | 9:21 AM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3872 | 7:14 AM Venice Mestre | 2h50 | 10:04 AM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16764 | 7:26 AM Venice Mestre | 3h16 | 10:42 AM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3433 | 7:51 AM Venice Mestre | 1h53 | 9:44 AM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3435 | 9:51 AM Venice Mestre | 1h59 | 11:50 AM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9707 | 10:11 AM Venice Mestre | 1h54 | 12:05 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3876 | 10:14 AM Venice Mestre | 2h50 | 1:04 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3437 | 10:51 AM Venice Mestre | 1h53 | 12:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3438 | 12:14 PM Venice Mestre | 2h48 | 3:02 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3567 | 12:51 PM Venice Mestre | 1h55 | 2:46 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3439 | 1:51 PM Venice Mestre | 1h55 | 3:46 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3884 | 2:14 PM Venice Mestre | 2h48 | 5:02 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3569 | 2:51 PM Venice Mestre | 1h55 | 4:46 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3614 | 3:14 PM Venice Mestre | 2h48 | 6:02 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3441 | 3:51 PM Venice Mestre | 1h55 | 5:46 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3888 | 4:14 PM Venice Mestre | 2h50 | 7:04 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 588 | 4:40 PM Venice Mestre | 1h57 | 6:37 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3571 | 4:51 PM Venice Mestre | 1h55 | 6:46 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3618 | 5:14 PM Venice Mestre | 2h48 | 8:02 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 5:40 PM Venice Mestre | 1h47 | 7:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3443 | 5:51 PM Venice Mestre | 1h55 | 7:46 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3892 | 6:14 PM Venice Mestre | 2h50 | 9:04 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3581 | 6:51 PM Venice Mestre | 1h55 | 8:46 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8918 | 6:55 PM Venice Mestre | 2h01 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 7:40 PM Venice Mestre | 1h47 | 9:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3445 | 7:51 PM Venice Mestre | 1h55 | 9:46 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9480 | 8:10 PM Venice Mestre | 1h45 | 9:55 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3896 | 8:14 PM Venice Mestre | 2h50 | 11:04 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3861 | 9:14 PM Venice Mestre | 1h41 | 10:55 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 592 | 9:51 PM Venice Mestre | 1h47 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9759 | 10:10 PM Venice Mestre | 1h35 | 11:45 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3447 · Treno 3447 effettuato con BUS TSM01 | 10:51 PM Venice Mestre | 2h17 | 1:08 AM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Venice Mestre to Trieste run on average 31 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€10) but you can travel from only $7 (€7) by bus.
There are 28 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:11, the last at 21:51. The fastest train covers the 75 miles (122 km) distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 75 miles (122 km) |
Average train duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€10) |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 28 |
Fastest train 1h 35m |
First train 8:11 AM |
Last train 9:51 PM |
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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 Venice Mestre 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 Venice Mestre to Trieste trains use the Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Venice Mestre and Trieste train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Venezia Mestre is 8 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Mestre has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald’s, Chock Full O'Nuts, Puro Gusto, Juice Bar, Rossosapore
ATMs are located by Forexchange on the ground floor.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Mestre: Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Tritone, The Plaza Hotel, Hotel Villa Constanza.
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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