How to travel from Graz to Trieste

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Graz to Trieste

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Graz to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 22m. 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 bus costs an average of $43, while a train costs an average of $87.

Distance: 126 miles (203 km)

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$87

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$43

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$100

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5h 47m

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4h 22m

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3h 52m

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2h 53m

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The cheapest way to travel from Graz to Trieste is a train with an average price of $73 (€60).

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

A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Graz to Trieste costing on average $90 (€73).

A train is $524 (€428) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Graz to Trieste costing on average $597 (€488).

The fastest way to travel from Graz to Trieste is by bus with an average journey time of 4h 33m.

Other travel options to Trieste take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 8m.

Train takes on average 5h 18m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Graz and Trieste including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Graz to Trieste among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $597 (€488) compared to roughly $100 (€82) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-496.66 (€-405.92). The journey takes 3h 8m versus 2h 53m by car, so you may arrive a little later, but you can relax instead of spending the time behind the wheel.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Graz to Trieste

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

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

  • ÖBBIR 873+ÖBB | RegionalzugR 1605 · R 2636
    11:28 PM9h46
    Graz Hbf
    9:14 AMTrieste
    $241One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • ÖBBIR 873+ÖBB | RegionalzugR 1605 · R 2636
    11:28 PM9h46
    Graz Hbf
    9:14 AMTrieste
    $241One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • ÖBBRJX 133 · BusSV670
    11:22 AM3h58
    Graz Hbf
    3:20 PMTrieste
    $1011One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • ÖBBIR 15879+ÖBB | RegionalzugR 4437+ÖBBBus17006+ÖBB | RegionalzugR 2606
    9:28 AM6h01
    Graz Hbf
    3:29 PMTrieste
    $491One-way
    4 transfers
  • ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 71+ÖBB | RegionalzugR 2678
    10:28 AM6h13
    Graz Hbf
    4:41 PMTrieste
    $581One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBBRJX 53+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 115+ÖBB | RegionalzugR 601 · R 4217
    1:22 PM6h42
    Graz Hbf
    8:04 PMTrieste
    $671One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:40 PM4h20
    Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling)
    10:00 PMTrieste, Autostazione
    $491One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:30 AM4h20
    Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling)
    10:50 AMTrieste, Autostazione
    $501One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:45 PM5h50
    Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling)
    2:35 AMTrieste, Autostazione
    $601One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air DolomitiLH5649 · LH9572
    2:55 PM7h20
    Graz Airport
    10:15 PMTrieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
    $4331One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air DolomitiEN8063 · EN8820
    2:55 PM7h20
    Graz Airport
    10:15 PMTrieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
    $4331One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air DolomitiLH5651 · LH9570
    6:15 AM7h45
    Graz Airport
    2:00 PMTrieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
    $4331One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Graz 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 Graz to Trieste.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Graz and Trieste including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Graz to Trieste is a train with an average price of $73 (€60).

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

A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Graz to Trieste costing on average $90 (€73).

A train is $524 (€428) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Graz to Trieste costing on average $597 (€488).

The fastest way to travel from Graz to Trieste is by bus with an average journey time of 4h 33m.

Other travel options to Trieste take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 8m.

Train takes on average 5h 18m.

The distance from Graz to Trieste is approximately 126 miles (203 km).
The average frequency per day from Graz to Trieste is:
  • Around 16 buses per day.
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Graz 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 Graz to Trieste:
  • {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Graz Airport and arrive in Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport.
  • {stationMode_2} mostly depart from Graz Hbf and arrive in {arrivalStation_2}.
  • {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Graz, Europaplatz (Busbahnhof) and arrive in Trieste, Autostazione.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Graz to Trieste, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Infobus, FlixBus, Itabus, GoOpti to go to Trieste by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB to go to Trieste by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, ITA, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines to go to Trieste by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Graz to Trieste with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with Infobus, FlixBus, Itabus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB.
Omio customers who travel from Graz 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Trieste to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Trieste, explore the vibrant Mercato Coperto for local produce, take a scenic walk along the Rilke Trail, and visit the impressive Grotta Gigante cave. Enjoy a coffee at the historic Caffè San Marco and attend a performance at Teatro Verdi. Key sights include Piazza Unità d'Italia, Miramare Castle, Trieste Cathedral, Canal Grande, and Museo Revoltella.
To experience the highlights of Trieste, including its historic architecture, vibrant piazzas, and beautiful coastline, a stay of 2 to 3 days is generally recommended.

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