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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Padua to Trieste
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Padua to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 52m. 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 $18, while a flight costs an average of $562.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Ferry | Driving |
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$18 Average price Cheapest | $198 Average price | $562 Average price | $104 Average price | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - 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 Padua to Trieste
Compare the available ways to get from Padua to Trieste, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Padua to Trieste:
A train is $87 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Padua to Trieste costing on average $104.
A train is $181 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Padua to Trieste costing on average $198.
A train is $544 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Padua to Trieste costing on average $562.
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
Flight takes on average 4h 22m.
Ferry takes on average 4h 30m.
Tickets start at around $18 compared to roughly $52 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $35. The journey takes 2h 22m versus 2h 8m 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 Padua to Trieste
How to get from Padua to Trieste by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Padua to Trieste is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
28996:40 PM 3h15 Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) 9:55 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
28996:40 PM 3h15 Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) 9:55 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station $5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 97599:44 PM 2h01 Padova 11:45 PM Trieste Centrale $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3990 · Regionale Veloce 38618:53 PM 2h02 Padova 10:55 PM Trieste Centrale $22 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3990 · Regionale Veloce 38618:53 PM 2h02 Padova 10:55 PM Trieste Centrale $22 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3613 · Regionale Veloce 34391:22 PM 2h22 Padova 3:44 PM Trieste Centrale $22 1 One-way 1 transfer
27904:20 PM 3h15 Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) 7:35 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
28053:30 PM 3h15 Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) 6:45 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus4:15 AM 2h50 Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) 7:05 AM Trieste, Autostazione $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
AZ1462 · AZ13593:15 PM 3h15 Venice Marco Polo Airport 6:30 PM Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport $361 1 One-way 1 transfer
AZ1466 · AZ136511:20 AM 3h10 Venice Marco Polo Airport 2:30 PM Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport $458 1 One-way 1 transfer
AZ1480 · AZ13637:25 PM 3h30 Venice Marco Polo Airport 10:55 PM Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport $488 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Padua to Trieste:
A train is $87 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Padua to Trieste costing on average $104.
A train is $181 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Padua to Trieste costing on average $198.
A train is $544 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Padua to Trieste costing on average $562.
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
Flight takes on average 4h 22m.
Ferry takes on average 4h 30m.
- Around 76 trains per day.
- Around 38 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 2 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Padua and Trieste as scheduled services by train, bus, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Padova and arrive in Trieste Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Padova, Stazione FS and arrive in Trieste, Central Bus Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Venice and arrive in Port of Poreč.
- Travel with KOMPAS to go to Trieste by ferry.
- Travel with GoOpti, FlixBus, Itabus to go to Trieste by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Trieste by train.
- Travel with ITA, Lufthansa to go to Trieste by flight.
- 2 direct ferries per day with KOMPAS.
- 38 direct buses per day with GoOpti, FlixBus, Itabus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte.
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