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Compare train and bus for Trieste to Bolzano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trieste to Bolzano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 52m. 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 $41, while a bus costs an average of $63.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 51m Average total duration 7h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Bolzano:
A train is $22 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Trieste to Bolzano costing on average $63 (€53).
Other travel options to Bolzano take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 51m.
Tickets start at around $41 (€34) compared to roughly $82 (€68) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $41 (€34). The journey takes 5h 22m versus 3h 52m 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 Bolzano
How to get from Trieste to Bolzano by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Trieste to Bolzano is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:10 AM8h25Trieste, Autostazione5:35 PMBolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)$421One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:10 AM8h25Trieste, Autostazione5:35 PMBolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)$421One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 9758 · FRECCIAROSSA 85245:05 PM4h43Trieste Centrale9:48 PMBolzano/Bozen$971One-way1 transfer
Other options
- Regionale Veloce 3426 · Regionale Veloce 3506 · Regionale Veloce 38484:16 PM5h14Trieste Centrale9:30 PMBolzano/Bozen$531One-way2 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 3460 · Regionale Veloce 3632 · Regionale Veloce 37588:16 AM5h14Trieste Centrale1:30 PMBolzano/Bozen$531One-way2 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 3442 · Regionale 16026 · Regionale Veloce 38462:16 PM5h14Trieste Centrale7:30 PMBolzano/Bozen$531One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:40 AM10h05Trieste, Autostazione12:45 PMBolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)$421One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:15 PM7h55Trieste, Autostazione2:10 AMBolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)$431One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:10 PM11h00Trieste, Autostazione9:10 AMBolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)$431One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Bolzano:
A train is $22 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Trieste to Bolzano costing on average $63 (€53).
Other travel options to Bolzano take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 51m.
- Around 34 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Trieste and Bolzano as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Trieste Centrale and arrive in Bolzano/Bozen.
- Buses mostly depart from Trieste, Autostazione and arrive in Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd).
- Travel with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Intercity Notte to go to Bolzano by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bolzano by bus.
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