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Compare train and bus 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 bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $87.
Distance: 275 miles (443 km)
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$163 Average price | $88 Average price Cheapest |
9h 12m Average total duration Fastest 8h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 53m Average total duration 11h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The best way to travel from Trieste to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Zurich:
A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trieste to Zurich costing on average $87 (€70).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 50m.
- Around 6 trains 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 and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Frecciarossa, Intercity to go to Zurich by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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