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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 an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. 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 $21, while a flight costs an average of $265.
Distance: 222 miles (358 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$45 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $265 Average price | $141 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.1kg 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 Milan to Trieste:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Trieste costing on average $45.
A bus is $244 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Trieste costing on average $265.
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 8m.
Bus takes on average 6h 19m.
Tickets start at around $45 compared to roughly $141 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $96. The journey takes 5h 38m versus 4h 38m 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 Milan to Trieste
How to get from Milan to Trieste by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milan to Trieste is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
280511:45 AM7h00Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano6:45 PMTrieste, Central Bus Station$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 280511:45 AM7h00Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano6:45 PMTrieste, Central Bus Station$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
XZ29119:35 AM1h00Milan Linate Airport10:35 AMTrieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport$1871One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale TRENORD 2629 · Regionale Veloce 3505 · Regionale Veloce 34432:25 PM5h19Milan Centrale7:44 PMTrieste Centrale$441One-way2 transfers- Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale Veloce 3551 · Regionale Veloce 34454:25 PM5h19Milan Centrale9:44 PMTrieste Centrale$441One-way2 transfers
- Regionale TRENORD 2625 · Regionale Veloce 3499 · Regionale Veloce 344112:25 PM5h19Milan Centrale5:44 PMTrieste Centrale$441One-way2 transfers
- 2125 · 279010:40 AM8h55Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano7:35 PMTrieste, Central Bus Station$171One-way1 transfer
- 2411 · 27909:10 AM10h25Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano7:35 PMTrieste, Central Bus Station$171One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus10:30 AM6h30Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano5:00 PMTrieste, Autostazione$211One-way0 transfers
- XZ29138:15 PM1h00Milan Linate Airport9:15 PMTrieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport$2001One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Trieste:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Trieste costing on average $45.
A bus is $244 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Trieste costing on average $265.
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 8m.
Bus takes on average 6h 19m.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 25 trains per day.
- Around 12 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.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Trieste by bus.
- Travel with ITA, Aeroitalia to go to Trieste by flight.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Regionale, Italo, Intercity, Trenitalia to go to Trieste by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
- 4 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa.
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