How to travel from Milan to Trieste

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan to Trieste

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $175.

Distance: 222 miles (358 km)

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Driving

$50

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$25

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$311

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$140

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 31m

Average total duration

6h 1m

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30m

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6h 22m

Average total duration

5h 52m

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4h 2m

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1h 2m

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4h 38m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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1.1 - 2.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Trieste is a bus with an average price of $25 (€20).

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

A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Trieste costing on average $50 (€40).

A bus is $286 (€232) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Trieste costing on average $311 (€252).

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Trieste is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 2m.

Other travel options to Trieste take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 52m.

Train takes on average 6h 1m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Milan and Trieste including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Milan to Trieste among Omio's users.

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from Milan to Trieste

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:30 PM6h40
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    11:10 PMTrieste, Autostazione
    $171One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:30 PM6h40
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    11:10 PMTrieste, Autostazione
    $171One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9759
    7:43 PM4h02
    Milan Porta Garibaldi
    11:45 PMTrieste Centrale
    $881One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2619 · Regionale Veloce 3513 · Regionale Veloce 3567
    9:25 AM5h19
    Milan Centrale
    2:44 PMTrieste Centrale
    $441One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 3507 · Regionale Veloce 3581
    3:25 PM5h19
    Milan Centrale
    8:44 PMTrieste Centrale
    $441One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2629 · Regionale Veloce 3505 · Regionale Veloce 3443
    2:25 PM5h19
    Milan Centrale
    7:44 PMTrieste Centrale
    $441One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:00 PM7h10
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    7:10 PMTrieste, Autostazione
    $171One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 AM6h30
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    5:00 PMTrieste, Autostazione
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • Itabus2125 · 2790
    10:40 AM8h55
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    7:35 PMTrieste, Central Bus Station
    $371One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Milan 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 Milan to Trieste.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Milan and Trieste including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Trieste is a bus with an average price of $25 (€20).

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

A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Trieste costing on average $50 (€40).

A bus is $286 (€232) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Trieste costing on average $311 (€252).

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Trieste is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 2m.

Other travel options to Trieste take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 52m.

Train takes on average 6h 1m.

The distance from Milan to Trieste is approximately 222 miles (358 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Trieste is:
  • Around 27 flights per day.
  • Around 25 trains per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan 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 Milan to Trieste:
  • Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Trieste Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Trieste, Autostazione.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Trieste, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Frecciarossa, Regionale, Italo, Intercity, Trenitalia, Intercity Notte to go to Trieste by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Trieste by bus.
  • Travel with ITA to go to Trieste by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Trieste with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa.
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Milan to Trieste often also extend their vacation to go to Venice, Ljubljana, Rome, Pula, Naples. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Trieste and these popular destinations at a great price.
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