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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 €29. 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 €29, and a flight costs an average of €33.

Distance: 280 miles (451 km)

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€45

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Cheapest

€90

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€329

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7h 54m

Average total duration

7h 24m

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30m

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10h 13m

Average total duration

9h 43m

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4h 54m

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1h 54m

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0.5 - 1.1kg

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1.4 - 2.7kg

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KM Malta Airlines

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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
09:45AM7h50
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
05:35PMTrieste, Autostazione
$461One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:45AM7h50
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
05:35PMTrieste, Autostazione
$461One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LufthansaLH1335+Air DolomitiLH9570
10:05AM4h00
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
02:05PMTrieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
$4791One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus
09:25AM8h10
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
05:35PMTrieste, Autostazione
$461One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:00PM8h40
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
09:40PMTrieste, Autostazione
$491One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:30PM9h10
Budapest, Mexikói Út M
09:40PMTrieste, Autostazione
$491One-way
0 transfers
Air BalticLX2251 · LX1662+RegionaleVENEZIA AIRLINK AV216 · Lagune Line 3571
09:40AM9h04
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
06:44PMTrieste Centrale
$4521One-way
3 transfers
Air BalticLX2251 · LX1662+RegionaleVENEZIA AIRLINK AV042+IntercityIntercity 588
09:40AM8h57
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
06:37PMTrieste Centrale
$4541One-way
3 transfers
Air BalticLX2251 · LX1662+RegionaleVENEZIA AIRLINK AV284 · Lagune Line 3443
09:40AM10h04
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
07:44PMTrieste Centrale
$4521One-way
3 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

You can get between Budapest and Trieste 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel between Budapest and Trieste is a bus with an average price of $23 (€20).

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

Taking a bus costs $6 (€6) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $29 (€26) for the same trip.

Taking a bus costs $1 (€1) less than taking a train, which costs on average $1 (€1) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Trieste from Budapest is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 15 min.

Other travel options to Trieste take longer:

Bus takes on average 7 h 35 min.

Getting to Trieste by train takes 10 h 7 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 280 miles (451 km) between Budapest and Trieste.

The average frequency per day from Budapest to Trieste is:

  • 11 buses per day.
  • Around 17 flights per day.
  • Around 1 train per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Budapest to Trieste:

  • Most travelers board their bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Trieste, Autostazione.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Budapest to Trieste:

  • You can travel by bus between Budapest and Trieste with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Budapest to Trieste tickets for $23 (€20) on Omio.
  • You can travel by plane to Trieste from Budapest with Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines or Ryanair, and you can find Ryanair Budapest to Trieste tickets for $29 (€26) on Omio.
  • You can travel by train between Budapest and Trieste with ÖBB | Railjet or Hungarian Railways (MÁV), and you can find Hungarian Railways (MÁV) Budapest to Trieste tickets for $111 (€100) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Budapest to Trieste with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 5 direct buses per day to take to Trieste with FlixBus.

Direct services to Trieste tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Budapest to Trieste often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Venice, Ljubljana, Rome, Milan or Naples. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Budapest and Trieste itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Trieste and any of these top destinations today!
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