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Compare train and bus 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 train, with an average ticket price of CHF28 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF28, while a flight costs an average of CHF388.
Distance: 214 miles (346 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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CHF51 Average price | CHF28 Average price Cheapest | CHF388 Average price | CHF109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 47m Average total duration 9h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Trieste:
A train is CHF23 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna to Trieste costing on average CHF51.
A train is CHF360 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Trieste costing on average CHF388.
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 10m.
Train takes on average 9h 47m.
Tickets start at around CHF51 compared to roughly CHF109 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF58. The journey takes 6h 40m versus 5h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Vienna to Trieste
How to get from Vienna to Trieste by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Trieste is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:10 PM6h25Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz5:35 AMTrieste, AutostazioneCHF501One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:10 PM6h25Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz5:35 AMTrieste, AutostazioneCHF501One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AZ1357+AZ75556:35 AM3h50Vienna International Airport10:25 AMTrieste Friuli Venezia Giulia AirportCHF4151One-way1 transfer
Other options
- RJX 531 · D 18215:53 AM7h00Vienna Hbf12:53 PMTrieste CentraleCHF851One-way1 transfer
REX 7+RJX 531 · D 18215:16 AM7h37Vienna Airport12:53 PMTrieste CentraleCHF881One-way2 transfers- RJX 1376:53 AM6h38Vienna Hbf1:31 PMTrieste CentraleCHF1141One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:00 PM6h45Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)6:45 PMTrieste, AutostazioneCHF541One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:25 AM6h45Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz4:10 PMTrieste, AutostazioneCHF561One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:55 AM6h55Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)10:50 AMTrieste, AutostazioneCHF561One-way0 transfers
- LH6331+
LH95725:10 PM4h45Vienna International Airport9:55 PMTrieste Friuli Venezia Giulia AirportCHF3211One-way1 transfer - LH6417+LH95721:20 PM8h35Vienna International Airport9:55 PMTrieste Friuli Venezia Giulia AirportCHF3211One-way1 transfer
- LH6413+LH957211:20 AM10h35Vienna International Airport9:55 PMTrieste Friuli Venezia Giulia AirportCHF3211One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Trieste:
A train is CHF23 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna to Trieste costing on average CHF51.
A train is CHF360 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Trieste costing on average CHF388.
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 10m.
Train takes on average 9h 47m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Trieste as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Trieste Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Trieste, Autostazione.
- Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti to go to Trieste by bus.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Croatia Airlines, ITA, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti to go to Trieste by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity to go to Trieste by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
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