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Compare train and bus for Bologna to Trieste
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$35 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest |
4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Bologna to Trieste:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Trieste costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 27m.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Trieste
How to get from Bologna to Trieste by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Trieste is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
27902:45 PM4h50Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)7:35 PMTrieste, Central Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
27902:45 PM4h50Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)7:35 PMTrieste, Central Bus Station$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AZ1318 · AZ13593:30 PM3h00Bologna Airport6:30 PMTrieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport$1321One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3990 · Regionale Veloce 38617:10 PM3h45Bologna Centrale10:55 PMTrieste Centrale$331One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3980 · Regionale Veloce 35712:23 PM4h21Bologna Centrale6:44 PMTrieste Centrale$331One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3986 · Regionale Veloce 34455:10 PM4h34Bologna Centrale9:44 PMTrieste Centrale$331One-way1 transfer
FlixBus11:00 AM5h15Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)4:15 PMTrieste, Autostazione$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:05 PM5h20Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)12:25 AMTrieste, Autostazione$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:40 AM5h35Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)12:15 PMTrieste, Autostazione$191One-way0 transfers
AZ1314 · AZ136511:00 AM3h30Bologna Airport2:30 PMTrieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport$2731One-way1 transfer
AZ1320 · AZ13637:05 PM3h50Bologna Airport10:55 PMTrieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport$2731One-way1 transfer
AZ1312 · AZ13576:30 AM3h55Bologna Airport10:25 AMTrieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport$3891One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Trieste:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Trieste costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 27m.
- Around 34 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Trieste as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Trieste Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Trieste, Autostazione.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Venice and arrive in Port of Rovinj.
- Travel with Itabus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, M&M Travel to go to Trieste by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte to go to Trieste by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with Itabus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, M&M Travel.
- 5 direct trains per day with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte.
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