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Compare train and bus for Klagenfurt am Wörthersee to Trieste
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Klagenfurt am Wörthersee to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €14 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €14, while a bus costs an average of €183.
Distance: 72 miles (117 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€14 Average price Cheapest | €183 Average price | €53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Klagenfurt am Wörthersee to Trieste
Compare the available ways to get from Klagenfurt am Wörthersee to Trieste, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Klagenfurt am Wörthersee to Trieste:
A train is €170 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Klagenfurt am Wörthersee to Trieste costing on average €183.
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 53m.
Tickets start at around €14 compared to roughly €53 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €39. The journey takes 3h 23m versus 2h 13m 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 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee to Trieste
How to get from Klagenfurt am Wörthersee to Trieste by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Klagenfurt am Wörthersee to Trieste is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus2:35 AM 6h10 Klagenfurt, Hauptbahnhof 8:45 AM Trieste, Autostazione €15 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus2:35 AM 6h10 Klagenfurt, Hauptbahnhof 8:45 AM Trieste, Autostazione €15 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest

11:00 PM 3h15 Klagenfurt, Hauptbahnhof 2:15 AM Trieste, Piazza Oberdan €213 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
RJX 135+
Regionale 166474:05 PM 4h05 Klagenfurt Hbf 8:10 PM Trieste Centrale €24 1 One-way 1 transfer
IR 588+
RJ 13110:45 AM 3h35 Klagenfurt Annabichl 2:20 PM Trieste Centrale €25 1 One-way 1 transfer
RJX 135+
Regionale Veloce 36184:05 PM 3h57 Klagenfurt Hbf 8:02 PM Trieste Centrale €26 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:05 AM 8h10 Klagenfurt, Hauptbahnhof 12:15 PM Trieste, Autostazione €39 1 One-way 1 transfer
2:00 PM 4h00 Klagenfurt, Hauptbahnhof 6:00 PM Trieste, NH Hotel €195 1 One-way 0 transfers
1:00 PM 4h00 Klagenfurt, Hauptbahnhof 5:00 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station €195 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Klagenfurt am Wörthersee to Trieste:
A train is €170 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Klagenfurt am Wörthersee to Trieste costing on average €183.
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 53m.
- Around 48 buses per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Klagenfurt am Wörthersee and Trieste as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Klagenfurt, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Trieste, NH Hotel.
- Trains mostly depart from Klagenfurt Hbf and arrive in Trieste Centrale.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Trieste by train.
- Travel with GoOpti, FlixBus to go to Trieste by bus.
- 47 direct buses per day with GoOpti, FlixBus.
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