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How to travel from Rome to Trieste

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Rome to Trieste

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a flight costs an average of €88.

Distance: 267 miles (430 km)

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€65

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€32

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€299

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7h 57m

Average total duration

7h 27m

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10h 52m

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10h 22m

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1h 20m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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1.3 - 2.6kg

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Frecciarossa

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ITA

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from Rome to Trieste

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

Itabus2790
10:00AM9h35
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
07:35PMTrieste, Central Bus Station
$241One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
12:20PM9h15
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
09:35PMTrieste, Autostazione
$171One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

ITAAZ1357
09:15AM1h10
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
10:25AMTrieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
$5761One-way
0 transfers

Other options

IntercityIntercity 588
10:20AM8h17
Rome Termini
06:37PMTrieste Centrale
$831One-way
0 transfers
IntercityIntercity 592
03:30PM8h08
Rome Termini
11:38PMTrieste Centrale
$831One-way
0 transfers
Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 774
10:35PM11h22
Rome Termini
09:57AMTrieste Centrale
$771One-way
0 transfers
Itabus2792
11:59PM9h51
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
09:50AMTrieste, Central Bus Station
$311One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:05PM9h40
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
08:45AMTrieste, Autostazione
$461One-way
0 transfers
Itabus3898 · 2809
09:45PM15h55
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
01:40PMTrieste, Central Bus Station
$321One-way
1 transfer
LAERLX1727+Air BalticLX1662+RegionaleVENEZIA AIRLINK AV216 · Lagune Line 3571
09:35AM9h09
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
06:44PMTrieste Centrale
$1901One-way
3 transfers
LAERLX1727+Air BalticLX1662+RegionaleVENEZIA AIRLINK AV042+IntercityIntercity 588
09:35AM9h02
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
06:37PMTrieste Centrale
$1921One-way
3 transfers
LAERLX1727+Air BalticLX1662+RegionaleVENEZIA AIRLINK AV284 · Lagune Line 3443
09:35AM10h09
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
07:44PMTrieste Centrale
$1901One-way
3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rome 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 Rome to Trieste.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options between Rome and Trieste. You can take a bus, train or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Trieste is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $7 (€6) compared to other travel options to Trieste:

A bus is $62 (€56) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $69 (€62) from Rome to Trieste.

Taking a bus costs $28 (€25) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $34 (€31).

The fastest way from Rome to Trieste is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.

There are alternative travel options to Trieste that take longer:

Bus takes 9 h 5 min on average.

Train takes 5 h 54 min on average.

The distance from Rome to Trieste is approximately 267 miles (430 km).

The average frequency per day from Rome to Trieste is:

  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • 16 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Trieste from Rome as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Rome to Trieste:

  • Most travelers who buy a bus ticket from Rome to Trieste depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Trieste, Autostazione.
  • Most travelers take a flight from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport.
  • Most travelers catch their train from Rome Termini and arrive in Trieste Centrale.

The following travel companies offer services from Rome to Trieste:

  • Travel with Itabus, FlixBus or Marino Autolinee for buses to Trieste. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Itabus Rome to Trieste tickets on Omio for $7 (€6).
  • Alitalia can take you to Trieste by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Alitalia from Rome to Trieste for $69 (€62).
  • Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Italo or Intercity Notte for trains to Trieste. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Intercity Notte Rome to Trieste tickets on Omio for $34 (€31).

Yes, there are direct routes from Rome to Trieste with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 4 direct buses per day to take to Trieste with Itabus or FlixBus.
  • You can check for a direct train to Trieste with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Italo or Intercity Notte with 3 direct trains per day.

Direct services to Trieste tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Rome to Trieste often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Venice, Ljubljana, Milan or Naples. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Rome and Trieste itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Trieste and any of these top destinations today!
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