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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry 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 train, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 4h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $28, while a flight costs an average of $393.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Ferry |
|---|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $380 Average price | $393 Average price | $108 Average price |
4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bologna to Trieste
Compare the available ways to get from Bologna to Trieste, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Trieste:
A train is $81 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Bologna to Trieste costing on average $108.
A train is $352 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Trieste costing on average $380.
A train is $365 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Trieste costing on average $393.
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 4m.
Bus takes on average 4h 38m.
Flight takes on average 4h 40m.
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 PM 4h50 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 7:35 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2790
2:45 PM 4h50 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 7:35 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 94806:41 PM 3h14 Bologna Centrale 9:55 PM Trieste Centrale $68 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- Regionale Veloce 3990 · Regionale Veloce 3861
7:10 PM 3h45 Bologna Centrale 10:55 PM Trieste Centrale $32 1 One-way 1 transfer - Regionale Veloce 3990 · Regionale Veloce 3861
7:10 PM 3h45 Bologna Centrale 10:55 PM Trieste Centrale $32 1 One-way 1 transfer - Regionale Veloce 3980 · Regionale Veloce 3571
2:23 PM 4h21 Bologna Centrale 6:44 PM Trieste Centrale $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
0644:10 AM 4h20 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 8:30 AM Trieste, Autostazione $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus4:15 AM 4h40 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 8:55 AM Trieste, Autostazione $19 1 One-way 0 transfers- FlixBus
6:40 AM 5h35 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 12:15 PM Trieste, Autostazione $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
- AZ1318 · AZ1359
3:10 PM 3h20 Bologna Airport 6:30 PM Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport $134 1 One-way 1 transfer - AZ1314 · AZ1365
11:05 AM 3h25 Bologna Airport 2:30 PM Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport $158 1 One-way 1 transfer - AZ1312 · AZ1357
6:25 AM 4h00 Bologna Airport 10:25 AM Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport $242 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Trieste:
A train is $81 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Bologna to Trieste costing on average $108.
A train is $352 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Trieste costing on average $380.
A train is $365 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Trieste costing on average $393.
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 4m.
Bus takes on average 4h 38m.
Flight takes on average 4h 40m.
- Around 58 trains per day.
- Around 34 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights 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, bus, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Trieste Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna and arrive in Trieste, NH Hotel.
- Ferries mostly depart from Cesenatico and arrive in Port of Rovinj.
- Travel with GoOpti, FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee to go to Trieste by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Trieste by train.
- Travel with ITA, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Luxair to go to Trieste by flight.
- Travel with Gomo Viaggi to go to Trieste by ferry.
- 34 direct buses per day with GoOpti, FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee.
- 5 direct trains per day with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte.
- 1 direct ferries per day with Gomo Viaggi.
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