- Must visit
Museo Revoltella
Major modern art museum in a 19th-century palace, with notable Italian collections and elegant historic interiors.
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
2 h 53 m
Average duration
2 h 58 m
Trains per day
28
Distance
116 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice 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 to Trieste will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 28 trains that leave Venice for Trieste on Fri, May 22, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 22 the direct trains cover the 116 km distance in an average of 2 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 53 m .
On Fri, May 22 the slowest trains will take 3 h 1 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 17051 · Treno 3571 effettuato con BUS TSP29 · Regionale 16647
Regionale 17043 · Treno 3437 effettuato con BUS TSP17 · Regionale Veloce 3807
Regionale 17047 · Treno 3569 effettuato con BUS TSP25 · Regionale 16641
Regionale 17045 · Treno 3439 effettuato con BUS TSP23 · Regionale 16623
Regionale 17055 · Treno 3443 effettuato con BUS TSP31 · Regionale 16619
Intercity 36116
FRECCIAROSSA 9707
FRECCIAROSSA 9737
Regionale Veloce 3438
Regionale Veloce 3888Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a ferry costs an average of $96.
Distance: 72 miles (116 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$19 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Venice to Trieste:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Trieste costing on average $19 (€15).
A bus is $91 (€74) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Venice to Trieste costing on average $103 (€83).
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 23m.
Ferry takes on average 2h 48m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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, Intercity Notte, KOMPAS.
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 to Trieste trains for today, Thursday, May 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3888 | 4:01 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h01 | 7:02 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17051 · Treno 3571 effettuato con BUS TSP29 · Regionale 16647 | 4:31 PM Venezia Carpenedo | 3h39 | 8:10 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 588 | 4:32 PM Venice Mestre | 3h19 | 7:51 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3618 | 5:01 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h01 | 8:02 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17055 · Treno 3443 effettuato con BUS TSP31 · Regionale 16619 | 5:31 PM Venezia Carpenedo | 3h41 | 9:12 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 5:50 PM Venice Mestre | 3h00 | 8:50 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3892 | 6:01 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h03 | 9:04 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3620 · Regionale 16967 | 7:01 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h43 | 10:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3896 | 8:01 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h01 | 11:02 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 36116 | 9:51 PM Venice Mestre | 2h53 | 12:44 AM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3600 | 5:01 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h03 | 8:04 AM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16754 | 5:13 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h43 | 8:56 AM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16754 · Regionale 16607 | 5:13 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h25 | 8:38 AM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 16048 · Regionale 16609 | 6:01 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h07 | 9:08 AM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 774 | 6:35 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h22 | 9:57 AM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3872 | 7:01 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h01 | 10:02 AM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16764 | 7:13 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h29 | 10:42 AM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3876 | 10:01 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h01 | 1:02 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9707 | 10:18 AM Venice Mestre | 2h57 | 1:15 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17043 · Treno 3437 effettuato con BUS TSP17 · Regionale Veloce 3807 | 10:31 AM Venezia Carpenedo | 3h09 | 1:40 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3438 | 12:01 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h01 | 3:02 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3638 · Regionale 16631 | 1:01 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h07 | 4:08 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17045 · Treno 3439 effettuato con BUS TSP23 · Regionale 16623 | 1:31 PM Venezia Carpenedo | 3h09 | 4:40 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3884 | 2:01 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h01 | 5:02 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17047 · Treno 3569 effettuato con BUS TSP25 · Regionale 16641 | 2:31 PM Venezia Carpenedo | 3h37 | 6:08 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3614 | 3:01 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h01 | 6:02 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16800 · Regionale 1899 | 3:13 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h44 | 6:57 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17049 · Treno 3441 effettuato con BUS TSP27 · Regionale 1899 | 3:31 PM Venezia Carpenedo | 3h26 | 6:57 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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By Koen Berghuis
There is a good train connection from Venice to Trieste. Trains between these two beautiful Italian cities run frequently, and tickets are highly affordable. The journey is comfortable and scenic as well. Train travel is one of the best ways to get around Italy, and this route is no exception. Let’s take a look at what the train journey from Venice to Trieste is like.

The train to Trieste ready to depart from Venice
Nearly all trains between Venice and Trieste are operated by Trenitalia, the national Italian railway company.
From Venezia Santa Lucia, the station in Venice’s historic old town, frequent regional trains whisk you to Trieste. If you start your journey in Mestre on the mainland, you can also catch a high-speed Frecciarossa or InterCity service. Which option is best depends on where in Venice you are staying.
From Venice Santa Lucia, the rail distance to Trieste is 153 kilometers (95 miles), and the journey takes just 2 hours and 5 minutes.
I booked my train ticket from Venice to Trieste on Omio. The website makes it easy to compare options and select the best fare. I also like that the fare conditions are clearly displayed, so you know whether your ticket is refundable or changeable.
On my trip from Venice to Trieste, I departed from Venezia Santa Lucia station. The station is located right on the banks of the Grand Canal and is easy to reach on foot or by vaporetto ferry. As an important station on the Italian railway network, Venice Santa Lucia has many shops and cafés if you want something to eat or drink before departure. Once you are ready, simply check the departure board to see which platform your train departs from and board.
The main railway station in Trieste is called Trieste Centrale, and like Venice Santa Lucia, it is a terminus station. It is centrally located within the city, and the main canal of Trieste and the heart of the city center are just a 10 to 15-minute walk away.
From Venezia Santa Lucia to Trieste Centrale, a regional train departs every hour for most of the day. More connections are available from Venezia Mestre station, which could be a good option if your hotel is located there.
The regional train service from Venice to Trieste is second class only. My train was a modern double-deck train, with seats in a 2+2 configuration. You can take any available seat, as there are no seat reservations.
These trains are standard services, so onboard facilities are limited. If your train happens to be a renovated one, power sockets may be available, but don’t expect any additional facilities apart from toilets. The journey from Venice to Trieste is quite pleasant. Upon departure from Santa Lucia station, you’ll see some beautiful views over the Venice Lagoon. On clear winter days, you can also see the Alps in the distance. During the final 20 minutes or so, you’ll be treated to beautiful sea views.
For my Venice to Trieste train ticket, I paid €16.45. Italian regional train tickets have fixed prices and cannot sell out. However, tickets for InterCity and high-speed trains vary in price according to demand, much like airline tickets. If you plan to take one of these trains between Venice and Trieste, it’s generally cheaper to book well in advance.
| Item | Cost (eur) |
|---|---|
| Ticket price | €16.45 |
| Food & drinks | €2.3 |
| Travel to departure station | €0 |
| Travel from arrival station | €0 |
| Total | € 18.75 |
The train is the best way to travel from Venice to Trieste. You depart from Venice Santa Lucia station, located right on the banks of the Grand Canal, and arrive in the heart of Trieste. Departures are frequent, and the views along the way are scenic. I highly recommend taking the train!

The Venice-Trieste regional train
Trains from Venice to Trieste run on average 41 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€9) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 37 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 72 miles (116 km) distance in 1h 41m.
Distance 72 miles (116 km) |
Average train duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€9) |
Trains per day 41 |
Direct trains 37 |
Fastest train 1h 41m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 91 days |
Discover the best of Trieste — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Trieste trip today.
Major modern art museum in a 19th-century palace, with notable Italian collections and elegant historic interiors.
Museum focused on Trieste’s maritime history, ship models, navigation, and the city’s long connection to the Adriatic.
Large waterfront exhibition venue housed in a former fish market, popular for temporary art and cultural shows.
Trieste’s monumental main square opening onto the sea, famous for grand architecture and essential day-and-night views.
Long pier stretching into the Adriatic, ideal for sunset walks, skyline photos, and the classic Trieste waterfront experience.
Canal lined with churches, bridges, and historic buildings, one of the city’s most photogenic and socially popular areas.
A hearty Triestine soup-stew made with sauerkraut or sour turnip, beans, potatoes, and usually pork. It reflects the city’s Central European and Slavic influences.
Slow-cooked pork specialties served in historic Trieste buffets, often including porzina, roast meats, and accompaniments like mustard and horseradish. A classic local meal style.
Potato dumplings filled with plums, typically dressed with butter, sugar, and breadcrumbs. This sweet-savory dish shows Trieste’s Austro-Hungarian heritage.
A respected seafood-focused trattoria serving fresh Adriatic dishes with a more refined touch while staying rooted in local tradition.
An elegant fine-dining venue in central Trieste, known for polished contemporary cuisine and a high-end experience tied to local ingredients.
A long-established trattoria known for Triestine and Karst cuisine, game, grilled meats, and a rustic atmosphere with deep local character.
Generally moderate for Italy: coffee and casual meals are reasonable, while seafront dining and hotels cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good service is appreciated; small change for cafes and taxis is enough.
Official public transport app
Trieste Centrale -> Piazza Unità d'Italia, Trieste
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice 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.

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