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Compare bus and train for Trieste to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trieste to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
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$32 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest |
4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Trieste to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Trieste to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
279710:00 AM4h55Trieste, Central Bus Station2:55 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
0657:00 PM4h20Trieste, Autostazione11:20 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 94666:38 AM3h11Trieste Centrale9:49 AMBologna Centrale$731One-way0 transfers
Other options
Lagune Line 3460 · Regionale Veloce 39718:16 AM4h29Trieste Centrale12:45 PMBologna Centrale$341One-way1 transfer
Lagune Line 3414 · Regionale Veloce 39739:16 AM4h29Trieste Centrale1:45 PMBologna Centrale$341One-way1 transfer
Intercity 5849:22 AM3h46Trieste Centrale1:08 PMBologna Centrale$431One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:25 AM5h15Trieste, Autostazione4:40 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:15 PM5h30Trieste, Autostazione11:45 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$201One-way0 transfers
27918:25 PM5h20Trieste, Central Bus Station1:45 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Bologna:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trieste to Bologna costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
- Around 33 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Trieste and Bologna as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Trieste Centrale and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Trieste, Autostazione and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Rovinj and arrive in Cesenatico.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte to go to Bologna by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, BlaBlaCar.
- 5 direct trains per day with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte.
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