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Compare train and bus for Innsbruck to Trieste
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Innsbruck to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 159 miles (256 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$112 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 19m Average total duration Fastest 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 0m Average total duration 8h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg 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 Innsbruck to Trieste:
A bus is $42 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Trieste costing on average $112 (€92).
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 30m.
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How to get from Innsbruck to Trieste by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Innsbruck to Trieste is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:20 AM11h40Innsbruck8:00 PMTrieste$541One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
8:20 AM11h40Innsbruck8:00 PMTrieste$541One-way0 transfers
Fastest
11:10 AM8h25Innsbruck7:35 PMTrieste$701One-way0 transfers
Other options
8:15 AM11h45Innsbruck8:00 PMTrieste$561One-way0 transfers
1:55 AM13h15Innsbruck3:10 PMTrieste$671One-way0 transfers
7:20 AM11h40Innsbruck7:00 PMTrieste$751One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Innsbruck to Trieste:
A bus is $42 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Trieste costing on average $112 (€92).
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 30m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Innsbruck and Trieste as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brenner station and arrive in Trieste Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße and arrive in Trieste, Autostazione.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Trieste by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, Regionale, ÖBB, Frecciarossa, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB to go to Trieste by train.
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