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Compare ferry and bus for Trieste to Piran
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Trieste to Piran among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $11, while a bus costs an average of $73.
Distance: 13 miles (21 km)
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Most popular Bus | Ferry | Driving |
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$73 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Trieste to Piran
Compare the available ways to get from Trieste to Piran, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Piran:
A ferry is $62 (€52) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Trieste to Piran costing on average $73 (€61).
Other travel options to Piran take longer:
Ferry takes on average 2h 20m.
Tickets start at around $73 (€61) compared to roughly $8 (€7) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$64 (-€54). The journey takes 50m versus 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Trieste to Piran
How to get from Trieste to Piran by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Trieste to Piran is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:10 AM1h05Trieste, Central Bus Station11:15 AMPiran, Villa Piranesi$491One-way0 transfers
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10:10 AM1h05Trieste, Central Bus Station11:15 AMPiran, Villa Piranesi$491One-way0 transfers
Fastest
8:35 AM0h45Trieste, Central Bus Station9:20 AMPiran, Villa Piranesi$891One-way0 transfers
Other options
10:10 AM1h05Trieste, NH Hotel11:15 AMPiran, Villa Piranesi$501One-way0 transfers
10:10 AM1h05Trieste, Piazza Oberdan11:15 AMPiran, Villa Piranesi$501One-way0 transfers
9:05 AM0h50Trieste, Central Bus Station9:55 AMPiran, Villa Piranesi$861One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Trieste to Piran
Travel to Piran 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 Piran.

This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Piran:
A ferry is $62 (€52) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Trieste to Piran costing on average $73 (€61).
Other travel options to Piran take longer:
Ferry takes on average 2h 20m.
- Around 68 buses per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Trieste and Piran as scheduled services by ferry and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Trieste, Piazza Oberdan and arrive in Piran, Piran.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Trieste and arrive in Port of Piran.
- Travel with GoOpti, FlixBus to go to Piran by bus.
- Travel with Liberty Lines to go to Piran by ferry.
- 68 direct buses per day with GoOpti, FlixBus.
- 1 direct ferries per day with Liberty Lines.
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