How to travel from Budapest to Trieste

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Trieste

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $229.

Distance: 280 miles (451 km)

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$50

Average price

Cheapest

$491

Average price

$154

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 59m

Average total duration

7h 29m

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4h 54m

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1h 54m

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5h 38m

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0.5 - 1.1kg

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1.4 - 2.7kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Trieste is a bus with an average price of $50 (€40).

This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Trieste:

A bus is $441 (€355) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Trieste costing on average $491 (€395).

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Trieste is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 54m.

Other travel options to Trieste take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 29m.

Train takes on average 9h 44m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Budapest and Trieste including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Budapest to Trieste among Omio's users.

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from Budapest to Trieste

How to get from Budapest to Trieste by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Budapest to Trieste is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:00 PM7h35
    Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    2:35 AMTrieste, Autostazione
    $571One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:00 PM7h35
    Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    2:35 AMTrieste, Autostazione
    $571One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1335+Air DolomitiLH9570
    9:30 AM4h25
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    1:55 PMTrieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
    $9601One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:45 AM7h50
    Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    5:35 PMTrieste, Autostazione
    $571One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:25 AM8h10
    Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    5:35 PMTrieste, Autostazione
    $571One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:00 PM8h40
    Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    9:40 PMTrieste, Autostazione
    $571One-way
    0 transfers
  • Wizz AirW66710+RegionaleVENEZIA AIRLINK AV160 · Regionale Veloce 3439
    10:05 AM5h39
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    3:44 PMTrieste Centrale
    $801One-way
    2 transfers
  • Wizz AirW66710+RegionaleVENEZIA AIRLINK AV150 · Regionale Veloce 3569
    10:05 AM6h39
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    4:44 PMTrieste Centrale
    $801One-way
    2 transfers
  • Wizz AirW66710+RegionaleVENEZIA AIRLINK AV238 · Regionale Veloce 3441
    10:05 AM7h39
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    5:44 PMTrieste Centrale
    $801One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Budapest to Trieste

Travel to Trieste easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Budapest to Trieste.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Budapest and Trieste including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Trieste is a bus with an average price of $50 (€40).

This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Trieste:

A bus is $441 (€355) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Trieste costing on average $491 (€395).

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Trieste is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 54m.

Other travel options to Trieste take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 29m.

Train takes on average 9h 44m.

The distance from Budapest to Trieste is approximately 280 miles (451 km).
The average frequency per day from Budapest to Trieste is:
  • Around 13 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Trieste as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Budapest to Trieste:
  • Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Trieste, Autostazione.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Budapest to Trieste, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Trieste by bus.
  • Travel with Malta Air, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Austrian Airlines to go to Trieste by flight.
  • Travel with ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Trieste by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Budapest to Trieste with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
  • 0 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Budapest to Trieste often also extend their vacation to go to Venice, Ljubljana, Rome, Milan, Pula. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Trieste and these popular destinations at a great price.
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