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Compare train and bus 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 $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 59m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$34 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trieste to Bologna costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 17m.
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)$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 0657:00 PM4h20Trieste, Autostazione11:20 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 94666:38 AM3h11Trieste Centrale9:49 AMBologna Centrale$711One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Regionale Veloce 3448 · Regionale Veloce 39937:16 PM4h24Trieste Centrale11:40 PMBologna Centrale$331One-way1 transfer
- Regionale Veloce 3426 · Regionale Veloce 39874:16 PM4h29Trieste Centrale8:45 PMBologna Centrale$331One-way1 transfer
- Regionale Veloce 3442 · Regionale Veloce 39832:16 PM4h29Trieste Centrale6:45 PMBologna Centrale$331One-way1 transfer
279710:00 AM4h55Trieste, Central Bus Station2:55 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:15 PM5h30Trieste, Autostazione11:45 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$181One-way0 transfers- FlixBus10:10 PM4h35Trieste, Autostazione2:45 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$191One-way0 transfers
AZ1364 · AZ13217:15 PM3h30Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport10:45 PMBologna Airport$1851One-way1 transfer- AZ1356 · AZ13116:35 AM3h40Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport10:15 AMBologna Airport$1851One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Bologna:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trieste to Bologna costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 17m.
- Around 32 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Rovinj and arrive in Cesenatico.
- Buses mostly depart from Trieste, Autostazione and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Trains mostly depart from Trieste Centrale and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, M&M Travel to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte to go to Bologna by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, M&M Travel.
- 5 direct trains per day with Intercity, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte.
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