How to travel from Trieste to Milan

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Trieste to Milan

Omio recommends booking the flight 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 €38 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. 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 €38, while a bus costs an average of €402.

Distance: 222 miles (358 km)

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€343

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€38

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€402

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€107

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4h 40m

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2h 40m

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5h 13m

Average total duration

4h 43m

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30m

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6h 22m

Average total duration

5h 52m

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4h 23m

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1.1 - 2.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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Regionale

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Trieste to Milan is a train with an average price of €38.

This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Milan:

A train is €305 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trieste to Milan costing on average €343.

A train is €364 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Trieste to Milan costing on average €402.

The fastest way to travel from Trieste to Milan is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 40m.

Other travel options to Milan take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 13m.

Bus takes on average 6h 22m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Trieste and Milan including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Trieste to Milan among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 1h 43m sooner (2h 40m by flight vs 4h 23m by car). Tickets start at around €343 compared to roughly €107 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Trieste to Milan

How to get from Trieste to Milan by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Trieste to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Itabus2797 · 2402
    10:00 AM8h50
    Trieste, Central Bus Station
    6:50 PMMilano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
    131One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Itabus2797 · 2402
    10:00 AM8h50
    Trieste, Central Bus Station
    6:50 PMMilano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
    131One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • AeroitaliaXZ2910
    7:30 AM1h00
    Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
    8:30 AMMilan Linate Airport
    1521One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3446 · Regionale Veloce 3574 · Regionale TRENORD 2648
    6:16 PM5h10
    Trieste Centrale
    11:26 PMMilano Lambrate
    351One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3442 · Regionale 16026 · Regionale TRENORD 2640
    2:16 PM5h19
    Trieste Centrale
    7:35 PMMilan Centrale
    351One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3414 · Regionale Veloce 3488 · Regionale TRENORD 2632
    9:16 AM6h19
    Trieste Centrale
    3:35 PMMilan Centrale
    351One-way
    2 transfers
  • Itabus2806
    8:55 AM7h00
    Trieste, Central Bus Station
    3:55 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    151One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:10 AM7h20
    Trieste, Autostazione
    4:30 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    151One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:35 AM5h50
    Trieste, Autostazione
    5:25 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    171One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ1360 · AZ1795 · AZ1790
    3:15 PM6h05
    Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
    9:20 PMMilan Linate Airport
    2291One-way
    2 transfers
  • ITAAZ1356 · AZ1165 · AZ1174
    6:35 AM8h05
    Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
    2:40 PMMilan Linate Airport
    2361One-way
    2 transfers
  • ITAAZ1356 · AZ1617 · AZ1654
    6:35 AM9h05
    Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
    3:40 PMMilan Linate Airport
    2461One-way
    2 transfers

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How to get from Trieste to Milan

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Trieste to Milan, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Trieste to Milan and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Trieste to Milan

Travel to Milan easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Trieste to Milan.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Trieste and Milan including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Trieste to Milan is a train with an average price of €38.

This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Milan:

A train is €305 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trieste to Milan costing on average €343.

A train is €364 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Trieste to Milan costing on average €402.

The fastest way to travel from Trieste to Milan is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 40m.

Other travel options to Milan take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 13m.

Bus takes on average 6h 22m.

The distance from Trieste to Milan is approximately 222 miles (358 km).
The average frequency per day from Trieste to Milan is:
  • Around 37 trains per day.
  • Around 23 buses per day.
  • Around 22 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Trieste to Milan:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Trieste to Milan, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Itabus, GoOpti, EasyDrive to go to Milan by bus.
  • Travel with Aeroitalia, ITA, Air Dolomiti to go to Milan by flight.
  • Travel with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Intercity Notte to go to Milan by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Trieste to Milan with the following travel companies:
  • 19 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Itabus, GoOpti, EasyDrive.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Aeroitalia.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa.
Omio customers who travel from Trieste to Milan often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Rome, Venice, Como, Florence. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Milan and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Milan to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Milan, you can visit the iconic Duomo di Milano for its stunning Gothic architecture and panoramic views, explore Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper at the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie, and stroll through the historic Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II with its luxury boutiques. Discover the grand Sforza Castle, which houses various museums and art collections, and relax in the serene Sempione Park near the city center.
To fully experience Milan's key attractions, including the Duomo, The Last Supper, and shopping in the fashion district, plan for around 3 to 4 days.
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