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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry 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 train, with an average ticket price of €23 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 4h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €23, while a flight costs an average of €401.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Ferry | Driving |
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€23 Average price Cheapest | €288 Average price | €401 Average price | €94 Average price | €73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 9m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Bologna:
A train is €71 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Trieste to Bologna costing on average €94.
A train is €265 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Trieste to Bologna costing on average €288.
A train is €378 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trieste to Bologna costing on average €401.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 9m.
Bus takes on average 4h 46m.
Flight takes on average 4h 58m.
Tickets start at around €23 compared to roughly €73 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €51. The journey takes 3h 39m versus 3h 11m 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 Trieste to Bologna
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.
0657:00 PM4h20Trieste, Autostazione11:20 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 0657:00 PM4h20Trieste, Autostazione11:20 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AZ1360 · AZ13173:15 PM3h10Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport6:25 PMBologna Airport€2701One-way1 transfer
Other options
- Regionale Veloce 3448 · Regionale Veloce 39937:16 PM4h24Trieste Centrale11:40 PMBologna Centrale€271One-way1 transfer
- Regionale Veloce 3448 · Regionale Veloce 39937:16 PM4h24Trieste Centrale11:40 PMBologna Centrale€271One-way1 transfer
- Regionale Veloce 3564 · Regionale Veloce 39895:16 PM4h29Trieste Centrale9:45 PMBologna Centrale€271One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:10 PM4h35Trieste, Autostazione2:45 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€161One-way0 transfers
27717:25 PM4h55Trieste, Central Bus Station12:20 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€221One-way0 transfers- 279710:00 AM4h55Trieste, Central Bus Station2:55 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€241One-way0 transfers
- AZ1364 · AZ13217:15 PM3h35Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport10:50 PMBologna Airport€1751One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Bologna:
A train is €71 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Trieste to Bologna costing on average €94.
A train is €265 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Trieste to Bologna costing on average €288.
A train is €378 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trieste to Bologna costing on average €401.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 9m.
Bus takes on average 4h 46m.
Flight takes on average 4h 58m.
- Around 61 trains per day.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 2 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Trieste and Bologna as scheduled services by train, bus, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Trieste Centrale and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Trieste, Autostazione and arrive in Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Rovinj and arrive in Cesenatico.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, GoOpti, Infobus to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, Luxair, ITA to go to Bologna by flight.
- Travel with Gomo Viaggi to go to Bologna by ferry.
- 5 direct trains per day with Intercity, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte.
- 24 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, GoOpti, Infobus.
- 2 direct ferries per day with Gomo Viaggi.
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