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Compare train, bus, and flight for Trieste to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trieste to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of CHF 49 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF 49, while a flight costs an average of CHF 308.
Distance: 275 miles (443 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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CHF 49 Average price Cheapest | CHF 80 Average price | CHF 308 Average price | CHF 189 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 39m Average total duration 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 49m Average total duration 12h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Zurich:
A train is CHF 32 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Trieste to Zurich costing on average CHF 80.
A train is CHF 260 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trieste to Zurich costing on average CHF 308.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 39m.
Bus takes on average 12h 49m.
Tickets start at around CHF 49 compared to roughly CHF 189 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 141. The journey takes 8h 9m versus 7h 9m 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 Zurich
How to get from Trieste to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Trieste to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:37 PM20h53Trieste, Autostazione3:30 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)CHF 1171One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:37 PM20h53Trieste, Autostazione3:30 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)CHF 1171One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH5736+LH95736:15 AM3h30Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport9:45 AMZurich AirportCHF 3021One-way1 transfer
Other options
AZ1360+AZ71903:15 PM6h35Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport9:50 PMZurich AirportCHF 1781One-way1 transfer- AZ1358+AZ718811:15 AM5h35Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport4:50 PMZurich AirportCHF 2221One-way1 transfer
- AZ1358 · AZ57411:15 AM7h00Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport6:15 PMZurich AirportCHF 2221One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Zurich:
A train is CHF 32 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Trieste to Zurich costing on average CHF 80.
A train is CHF 260 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trieste to Zurich costing on average CHF 308.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 39m.
Bus takes on average 12h 49m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Trieste and Zurich 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 Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Trieste Centrale and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Trieste, Autostazione and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Travel with Lufthansa, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, ITA, Air Dolomiti to go to Zurich by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Regionale to go to Zurich by train.
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