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Compare train, bus, and flight for Trieste to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trieste to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €54, while a flight costs an average of €442.
Distance: 368 miles (593 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€54 Average price Cheapest | €86 Average price | €442 Average price | €270 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 48m Average total duration 9h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 47m Average total duration 13h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Trieste to Geneva, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Geneva:
A train is €32 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Trieste to Geneva costing on average €86.
A train is €388 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trieste to Geneva costing on average €442.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 48m.
Bus takes on average 13h 47m.
Tickets start at around €54 compared to roughly €270 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €216. The journey takes 9h 18m versus 7h 35m 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.
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How to get from Trieste to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Trieste to Geneva is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:55 PM 13h55 Trieste 10:50 AM Geneva €62 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:55 PM 13h55 Trieste 10:50 AM Geneva €62 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:55 PM 13h55 Trieste 10:50 AM Geneva €62 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:35 AM 17h10 Trieste 3:45 AM Geneva €70 1 One-way 0 transfers12:40 AM 16h30 Trieste 5:10 PM Geneva €73 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Geneva:
A train is €32 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Trieste to Geneva costing on average €86.
A train is €388 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trieste to Geneva costing on average €442.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 48m.
Bus takes on average 13h 47m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Trieste and Geneva as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Trieste Centrale and arrive in Geneva station.
- Flights mostly depart from Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Trieste, Autostazione and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
- Travel with ITA, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Swiss to go to Geneva by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Geneva by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Intercity to go to Geneva by train.
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