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Compare train, bus, 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 bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 49m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
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€28 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest |
4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
2790Cheapest
064Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 9480Other options
Regionale Veloce 3966 · Lagune Line 3437
Regionale Veloce 3972 · Lagune Line 3567
Regionale Veloce 3962 · Lagune Line 3435
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Trieste:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Trieste costing on average $21 (€17).
A bus is $93 (€74) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Bologna to Trieste costing on average $100 (€80).
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 23m.
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
- Around 33 trains per day.
- Around 8 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, bus, and ferry 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 Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento to go to Trieste by train.
- Travel with Itabus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Trieste by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte.
- 6 direct buses per day with Itabus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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