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Compare train, bus, and flight for Trieste to Milan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trieste to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €39 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €39, while a bus costs an average of €447.
Distance: 222 miles (358 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€39 Average price Cheapest | €447 Average price | €334 Average price | €108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Trieste to Milan
Compare the available ways to get from Trieste to Milan, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Milan:
A train is €295 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trieste to Milan costing on average €334.
A train is €408 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Trieste to Milan costing on average €447.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 13m.
Bus takes on average 6h 8m.
Tickets start at around €39 compared to roughly €108 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €69. The journey takes 4h 43m versus 4h 23m 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 Milan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Trieste to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
28922:30 PM 6h35 Trieste, Central Bus Station 9:05 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
28922:30 PM 6h35 Trieste, Central Bus Station 9:05 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano €12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
XZ29108:00 AM 1h05 Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport 9:05 AM Milan Linate Airport €153 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3446 · Regionale Veloce 3574 · Regionale TRENORD 26486:16 PM 5h19 Trieste Centrale 11:35 PM Milan Centrale €36 1 One-way 2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3442 · Regionale 16026 · Regionale TRENORD 26402:16 PM 5h19 Trieste Centrale 7:35 PM Milan Centrale €36 1 One-way 2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3442 · Regionale 16026 · Regionale TRENORD 26402:16 PM 5h19 Trieste Centrale 7:35 PM Milan Centrale €36 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus3:05 PM 6h10 Trieste, Autostazione 9:15 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus9:10 AM 7h20 Trieste, Autostazione 4:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
28068:55 AM 7h00 Trieste, Central Bus Station 3:55 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
XZ29125:00 PM 1h05 Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport 6:05 PM Milan Linate Airport €153 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Milan:
A train is €295 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trieste to Milan costing on average €334.
A train is €408 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Trieste to Milan costing on average €447.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 13m.
Bus takes on average 6h 8m.
- Around 34 trains per day.
- Around 33 buses per day.
- Around 21 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Trieste and Milan as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport and arrive in Milan Linate Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Trieste Centrale and arrive in Milan Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Trieste, Autostazione and arrive in Milano, Milan Linate Airport.
- Travel with ITA, Aeroitalia, Air Dolomiti to go to Milan by flight.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Milan by train.
- Travel with GoOpti, FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, EasyDrive to go to Milan by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with ITA, Aeroitalia.
- 4 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa.
- 29 direct buses per day with GoOpti, FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, EasyDrive.
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