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Compare train and bus for Zurich to Trieste
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a train costs an average of $107.
Distance: 275 miles (443 km)
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$170 Average price | $97 Average price Cheapest |
8h 22m Average total duration Fastest 7h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 33m Average total duration 10h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The best way to travel from Zurich to Trieste 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 Zurich to Trieste:
A bus is $62 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Trieste costing on average $107 (€86).
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 5m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Trieste as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Trieste, Autostazione.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Trieste Centrale.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Trieste by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Frecciarossa, Italo, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Trieste by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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