How to travel from Vienna to Trieste

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Trieste

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a flight costs an average of €357.

Distance: 214 miles (346 km)

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€50

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€78

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€416

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6h 38m

Average total duration

6h 8m

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8h 32m

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0.3 - 0.9kg

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ÖBB | Railjet

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from Vienna to Trieste

How to get from Vienna to Trieste by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Vienna to Trieste is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
11:55AM6h30
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
06:25PMTrieste, Autostazione
$611One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
03:55AM6h55
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
10:50AMTrieste, Autostazione
$591One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Austrian AirlinesLH6429+Air DolomitiLH9572
06:30PM3h55
Vienna International Airport
10:25PMTrieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
$5351One-way
1 transfer

Other options

ÖBBRJX 135+RegionaleLagune Line 3861
12:53PM10h02
Vienna Hbf
10:55PMTrieste Centrale
$1301One-way
1 transfer
ÖBBRJX 135+RegionaleRegionale 16830+IntercityIntercity 592
12:53PM10h45
Vienna Hbf
11:38PMTrieste Centrale
$1331One-way
2 transfers
ÖBBRJX 135+RegionaleLagune Line 3447 · Treno 3447 effettuato con BUS TSM01
12:53PM12h15
Vienna Hbf
01:08AMTrieste Centrale
$1301One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:25AM6h45
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
04:10PMTrieste, Autostazione
$661One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:10PM6h25
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
05:35AMTrieste, Autostazione
$661One-way
0 transfers
Air DolomitiOS543+RegionaleVENEZIA AIRLINK AV208 · Lagune Line 3441
12:50PM4h54
Vienna International Airport
05:44PMTrieste Centrale
$3881One-way
2 transfers
Air DolomitiOS543+RegionaleVENEZIA AIRLINK AV216 · Lagune Line 3571
12:50PM5h54
Vienna International Airport
06:44PMTrieste Centrale
$3881One-way
2 transfers
Air DolomitiOS543+RegionaleVENEZIA AIRLINK AV042+IntercityIntercity 588
12:50PM5h47
Vienna International Airport
06:37PMTrieste Centrale
$3891One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Trieste

Travel to Trieste 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 Vienna to Trieste.

FAQs

There are 2 ways to get from Vienna to Trieste: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Trieste is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $23 (€20) compared to other travel options to Trieste:

Taking a bus costs () less than taking a flight, which costs on average () for the same trip.

A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Vienna to Trieste costing on average $32 (€28).

The quickest way to travel to Trieste from Vienna is by bus, which takes on average 6 h 25 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Taking a train requires on average 8 h 15 min of travel time.

The Vienna to Trieste distance is around 215 miles (346 km).

The average frequency per day from Vienna to Trieste is:

  • 6 buses per day.
  • Around 24 flights per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Vienna to 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 from Vienna to Trieste:

  • Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Trieste, Autostazione.
  • Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Trieste Centrale.

The following travel companies offer services from Vienna to Trieste:

  • FlixBus can take you to Trieste by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Vienna to Trieste for $23 (€20).
  • Austrian Airlines can take you to Trieste by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Austrian Airlines from Vienna to Trieste for $71 (€64).
  • Travel with ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB or ÖBB | InterCity to go to Trieste by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find ÖBB | Euro City (EC) Vienna to Trieste tickets on Omio for $32 (€28).

Yes, there are direct routes from Vienna to Trieste with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 3 direct buses per day to Trieste with FlixBus.
  • You can find 3 direct flights per day to Trieste with.

Direct services to Trieste tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Many of our customers traveling from Vienna to Trieste don't make Trieste their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Trieste are Venice, Ljubljana, Rome, Milan or Naples, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Trieste to any of these top destinations today!
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