What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Trieste?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Trieste is to bus via Lushnjë which costs €114 and takes 28h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Trieste?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Trieste is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 24m and costs €100 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Trieste?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Trieste, Autostazione via Beograd, Autobuska stanica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 30m.

How far is it from Athens to Trieste?

The distance between Athens and Trieste is 1359 km. The road distance is 1688.7 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Trieste without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Trieste without a car is to train and bus which takes 23h 32m and costs €110 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Athens to Trieste?

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Athens to Trieste, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Trieste bus from?

Athens to Trieste bus services, operated by FP Travel, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Trieste?

The best way to get from Athens to Trieste is to fly which takes 7h 48m and costs €90 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €180 and takes 25h 30m.

Where does the Athens to Trieste bus arrive?

Athens to Trieste bus services, operated by FP Travel, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Trieste?

Trieste is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 7:36 AM in Athens and 6:36 AM in Trieste.

Can I drive from Athens to Trieste?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Trieste is 1689 km. It takes approximately 16h 33m to drive from Athens to Trieste.

Where can I stay near Trieste?

There are 2338+ hotels available in Trieste.

Athens to Trieste - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Athens to Trieste by plane, shuttle, train, bus, car ferry, ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Ljubljana, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane ATH - LJU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Trieste Centraleshuttle
6h 24m
€109–389
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ATH - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Trieste Centraleshuttle
7h 12m
€74–409
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Pristinabus
3. Take the bus from Pristina to Trieste, Autostazionebus
23h 32m
€110–124
Bus, car ferry, line 2 ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Patrasbus
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Patras to Port of Venicecarferry
3. Take the ferry from Tronchetto "B" to Ferrovia "B"ferry 2 / ...
4. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Centraletrain Re
42h 32m
€180–225
Drive 1,688.7 km
1. Drive from Athens to Triestecar 1,688.7 km
16h 33m
€300–433
Fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane ATH - TRS
7h 48m
€93–226
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ATH - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centraletrain
10h 1m
€86–297
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Trieste, Autostazionebus
25h 30m
€115–175
Bus via Lushnjë
1. Take the bus from Athens to Lushnjëbus
2. Take the bus from Lushnjë to Trieste, Autostazionebus
28h 21m
€114

Athens to Trieste by bus

3Weekly Buses

25h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,359.2 km
Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Trieste, Italy?

ITA Airways, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Trieste, Autostazione via Beograd, Autobuska stanica in around 25h 30m.

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