How to travel from Padua to Trieste

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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 bus, with an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. 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 bus costs an average of €11, while a train costs an average of €16.

Distance: 93 miles (150 km)

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€16

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€11

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€44

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3h 23m

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2h 53m

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

The cheapest way to travel from Padua to Trieste is a bus with an average price of €11.

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

A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Padua to Trieste costing on average €16.

A bus is €76 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Padua to Trieste costing on average €87.

A bus is €388 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Padua to Trieste costing on average €399.

The fastest way to travel from Padua to Trieste is by train with an average journey time of 3h 20m.

Other travel options to Trieste take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 23m.

Ferry takes on average 4h 16m.

Flight takes on average 5h 40m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 4 ways to travel between Padua and Trieste including taking a train, bus, flight, and ferry.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Padua to Trieste among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €16 compared to roughly €44 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €27. The journey takes 2h 50m 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.

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from Padua to Trieste

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Itabus2891
    12:45 PM2h55
    Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)
    3:40 PMTrieste, Central Bus Station
    61One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Itabus2891
    12:45 PM2h55
    Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)
    3:40 PMTrieste, Central Bus Station
    61One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9759
    9:44 PM2h01
    Padova
    11:45 PMTrieste Centrale
    371One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3990 · Regionale Veloce 3861
    8:53 PM2h02
    Padova
    10:55 PMTrieste Centrale
    181One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3481 · Regionale Veloce 3433
    7:22 AM2h22
    Padova
    9:44 AMTrieste Centrale
    181One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3507 · Regionale Veloce 3581
    6:22 PM2h22
    Padova
    8:44 PMTrieste Centrale
    181One-way
    1 transfer
  • Itabus2772
    4:45 AM2h55
    Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)
    7:40 AMTrieste, Central Bus Station
    61One-way
    0 transfers
  • Itabus2809
    6:40 PM3h15
    Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)
    9:55 PMTrieste, Central Bus Station
    61One-way
    0 transfers
  • Itabus2790
    4:20 PM3h15
    Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)
    7:35 PMTrieste, Central Bus Station
    111One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ1480 · AZ1363
    7:10 PM3h45
    Venice Marco Polo Airport
    10:55 PMTrieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
    4521One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1466 · AZ1365
    11:15 AM3h15
    Venice Marco Polo Airport
    2:30 PMTrieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
    5171One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1462 · AZ1359
    3:15 PM3h15
    Venice Marco Polo Airport
    6:30 PMTrieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
    5421One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Padua 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 Padua to Trieste.

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There are 4 options to travel between Padua and Trieste including taking a train, bus, flight, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Padua to Trieste is a bus with an average price of €11.

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

A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Padua to Trieste costing on average €16.

A bus is €76 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Padua to Trieste costing on average €87.

A bus is €388 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Padua to Trieste costing on average €399.

The fastest way to travel from Padua to Trieste is by train with an average journey time of 3h 20m.

Other travel options to Trieste take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 23m.

Ferry takes on average 4h 16m.

Flight takes on average 5h 40m.

The distance from Padua to Trieste is approximately 93 miles (150 km).
The average frequency per day from Padua to Trieste is:
  • Around 26 trains per day.
  • Around 13 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Padua to Trieste:
  • 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 Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) and arrive in Trieste, Autostazione.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Venice and arrive in Port of Poreč.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Padua to Trieste, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, M&M Travel to go to Trieste by bus.
  • Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Italo, Intercity Notte to go to Trieste by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Padua to Trieste with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Italo.
  • 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, M&M Travel.
Omio customers who travel from Padua to Trieste often also extend their vacation to go to Venice, Ljubljana, Rome, Milan, Pula. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Trieste and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Trieste to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Trieste, explore the vibrant Mercato Coperto for local produce, take a scenic walk along the Rilke Trail, and visit the impressive Grotta Gigante cave. Enjoy a coffee at the historic Caffè San Marco and attend a performance at Teatro Verdi. Key sights include Piazza Unità d'Italia, Miramare Castle, Trieste Cathedral, Canal Grande, and Museo Revoltella.
To experience the highlights of Trieste, including its historic architecture, vibrant piazzas, and beautiful coastline, a stay of 2 to 3 days is generally recommended.

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