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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 $88.
Distance: 275 miles (443 km)
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$165 Average price | $89 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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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.
4782 · 47341:20 PM14h40Trieste, Autostazione4:00 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$591One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
4782 · 47341:20 PM14h40Trieste, Autostazione4:00 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$591One-way1 transfer
Fastest
Intercity 594+
FRECCIAROSSA 9744+
EuroCity 1261:27 PM9h00Trieste Centrale10:27 PMZurich HB$2301One-way2 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3570 · Regionale 33813+
EuroCity 30610:16 AM11h11Trieste Centrale9:27 PMZurich HB$1511One-way2 transfers
Intercity 584+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2490+
EuroCity 249:22 AM11h05Trieste Centrale8:27 PMZurich HB$2091One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3882+
FRECCIAROSSA 9736+
EuroCity 2410:58 AM9h29Trieste Centrale8:27 PMZurich HB$2371One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 AM14h00Trieste, Autostazione9:00 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$1391One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Zurich:
A bus is $48 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trieste to Zurich costing on average $88 (€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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