The average bus between Metlika and Trieste takes 5h 20m and the fastest bus takes 3h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Metlika to Trieste. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Metlika and Trieste. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Metlika is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Trieste at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Novo mesto and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Metlika to Trieste? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Metlika to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Metlika station and arriving at Trieste station via Novo mesto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Metlika to Trieste bus services, operated by Nomago d.o.o., depart from Metlika station.
Metlika to Trieste bus services, operated by Nomago d.o.o., arrive at Trieste station.
The distance between Metlika and Trieste is 119.8 km. The road distance is 190 km.
You can take a bus from Metlika to Trieste via Novo mesto, Ljubljana AP, and Ljubljana bus station in around 4h 40m.