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Compare train, bus, and flight for Florence to Trieste
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, while a flight costs an average of $412.
Distance: 179 miles (289 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$43 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $412 Average price | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Trieste:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Trieste costing on average $43 (€36).
A bus is $373 (€312) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Trieste costing on average $412 (€345).
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 58m.
Bus takes on average 6h 43m.
Tickets start at around $43 (€36) compared to roughly $115 (€97) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $72 (€61). The journey takes 4h 28m versus 4h 20m 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.
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How to get from Florence to Trieste by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Trieste is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
27722:00 AM6h25Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)8:25 AMTrieste, Central Bus Station$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 27722:00 AM6h25Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)8:25 AMTrieste, Central Bus Station$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- AZ1682 · AZ13593:30 PM3h00Florence Peretola Airport6:30 PMTrieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport$1861One-way1 transfer
Other options
89184:39 PM4h17Florence Santa Maria Novella8:56 PMTrieste Centrale$901One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:50 PM5h45Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)9:35 PMTrieste, Autostazione$241One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:30 AM4h55Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)6:25 AMTrieste, Autostazione$271One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:05 AM5h20Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo6:25 AMTrieste, Autostazione$271One-way0 transfers
- AZ1678 · AZ136511:20 AM3h15Florence Peretola Airport2:35 PMTrieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport$4131One-way1 transfer
- AZ1676 · AZ13576:25 AM4h00Florence Peretola Airport10:25 AMTrieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport$4131One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Trieste:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Trieste costing on average $43 (€36).
A bus is $373 (€312) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Trieste costing on average $412 (€345).
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 58m.
Bus takes on average 6h 43m.
- Around 34 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Trieste as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Trieste Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Trieste, Autostazione.
- Ferries mostly depart from Cesenatico and arrive in Port of Rovinj.
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, GoOpti to go to Trieste by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Italo, Regionale, Intercity Notte to go to Trieste by train.
- Travel with ITA, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines to go to Trieste by flight.
- 7 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, GoOpti.
- 3 direct trains per day with Intercity, Italo, Intercity Notte.
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