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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ferrara 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 train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 34m. 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 $635.
Distance: 119 miles (192 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Flight | Driving |
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$28 Average price Cheapest | $396 Average price | $104 Average price | $635 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Ferrara to Trieste, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ferrara to Trieste:
A train is $77 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Ferrara to Trieste costing on average $104.
A train is $368 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ferrara to Trieste costing on average $396.
A train is $608 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ferrara to Trieste costing on average $635.
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 9m.
Flight takes on average 4h 23m.
Ferry takes on average 4h 30m.
Tickets start at around $28 compared to roughly $74 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $47. The journey takes 3h 4m versus 2h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Ferrara to Trieste
How to get from Ferrara to Trieste by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ferrara to Trieste is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale Veloce 3990 · Regionale Veloce 38617:43 PM 3h12 Ferrara station 10:55 PM Trieste Centrale $29 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Regionale Veloce 3990 · Regionale Veloce 38617:43 PM 3h12 Ferrara station 10:55 PM Trieste Centrale $29 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 9432+
Regionale Veloce 34479:52 PM 2h52 Ferrara station 12:44 AM Trieste Centrale $43 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Regionale Veloce 3980 · Regionale Veloce 35713:00 PM 3h44 Ferrara station 6:44 PM Trieste Centrale $29 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3982 · Regionale Veloce 34433:43 PM 4h01 Ferrara station 7:44 PM Trieste Centrale $29 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3986 · Regionale Veloce 34455:43 PM 4h01 Ferrara station 9:44 PM Trieste Centrale $29 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus7:25 AM 4h50 Ferrara, Piazzale della Stazione 12:15 PM Trieste, Autostazione $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
11:00 PM 3h30 Ferrara, Piazzale della Stazione 2:30 AM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan $520 1 One-way 0 transfers
11:00 PM 3h30 Ferrara, Piazzale della Stazione 2:30 AM Trieste, Central Bus Station $522 1 One-way 0 transfers
AZ1462 · AZ13593:15 PM 3h15 Venice Marco Polo Airport 6:30 PM Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport $413 1 One-way 1 transfer
AZ1466 · AZ136511:20 AM 3h10 Venice Marco Polo Airport 2:30 PM Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport $426 1 One-way 1 transfer
AZ1480 · AZ13637:25 PM 3h30 Venice Marco Polo Airport 10:55 PM Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport $432 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ferrara to Trieste:
A train is $77 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Ferrara to Trieste costing on average $104.
A train is $368 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ferrara to Trieste costing on average $396.
A train is $608 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ferrara to Trieste costing on average $635.
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 9m.
Flight takes on average 4h 23m.
Ferry takes on average 4h 30m.
- Around 59 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 3 ferries per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ferrara and Trieste as scheduled services by train, bus, ferry, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Ferrara station and arrive in Trieste Centrale.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Venice and arrive in Port of Poreč.
- Buses mostly depart from Ferrara, Piazzale della Stazione and arrive in Trieste, Piazza Oberdan.
- Travel with KOMPAS, Gomo Viaggi to go to Trieste by ferry.
- Travel with GoOpti, FlixBus, Itabus to go to Trieste by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Trieste by train.
- Travel with ITA, Lufthansa to go to Trieste by flight.
- 3 direct ferries per day with KOMPAS, Gomo Viaggi.
- 11 direct buses per day with GoOpti, FlixBus, Itabus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte.
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