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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 €33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, and a train costs an average of €101.
Distance: 275 miles (443 km)
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€139 Average price | €79 Average price Cheapest |
9h 11m Average total duration Fastest 8h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 35m Average total duration 10h 5m 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.
FlixBus · FlixBusCheapest
FlixBus · FlixBusFastest
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+
VENEZIA AIRLINK AV273+
LX1663Other options
Intercity 594+
EuroCity 306
Intercity 584+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470+
EuroCity 20
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+
EuroCity 20
Lagune Line 3414 · VENEZIA AIRLINK AV273+
LX1663
Lagune Line 3460 · VENEZIA AIRLINK AV151+
LX1663
Lagune Line 3560 · VENEZIA AIRLINK AV147+
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FAQs: Travel from Trieste to Zurich
Travel to Zurich 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 Zurich.

There are 2 travel options from Trieste to Zurich. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Trieste to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $57 (€51).
This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Zurich:
A bus is $22 (€19) less than a train with an average ticket price of $78 (€70) from Trieste to Zurich.
The fastest way from Trieste to Zurich is by train with an average journey time of 8 h.
There are alternative travel options to Zurich that take longer:
Getting to Zurich by bus takes 11 h 20 min on average.
The distance from Trieste to Zurich is approximately 275 miles (443 km).
The average frequency per day from Trieste to Zurich is:
- 1 bus a day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Zurich from Trieste as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Trieste to Zurich:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Trieste to Zurich:
- You can take a bus from Trieste to Zurich with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $57 (€51) with FlixBus from Trieste to Zurich.
- You can go to Zurich from Trieste by train with Trenitalia, Frecciarossa or Intercity. You'll see cheap train tickets for $78 (€70) with Trenitalia from Trieste to Zurich on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Trieste to Zurich with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with FlixBus 1 direct bus per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Zurich as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Trieste and Zurich.
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