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

The cheapest way to get from Austria to Trieste is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Austria to Trieste is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Austria and Trieste?

No, there is no direct train from Austria to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Trieste Centrale via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

How far is it from Austria to Trieste?

The distance between Austria and Trieste is 459 km. The road distance is 455.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Austria to Trieste without a car is to bus via Maribor which takes 6h 26m and costs €230 - €1100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Austria to Trieste, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austria to Trieste train from?

Austria to Trieste train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train or bus from Austria to Trieste?

The best way to get from Austria to Trieste is to bus via Maribor which takes 6h 26m and costs €230 - €1100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 7h 43m.

Where does the Austria to Trieste train arrive?

Austria to Trieste train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Trieste Centrale station.

Can I drive from Austria to Trieste?

Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Trieste is 455 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Austria to Trieste.

Where can I stay near Trieste?

There are 753+ hotels available in Trieste.

Austria to Trieste - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Austria to Trieste by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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

Bus via Maribor
best
1. Take the bus from Wien Hbf to Maribor, Avtobusna Postajabus
2. Take the bus from Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja to Trieste Centralebus
6h 26m
€232–1,052
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Triestebus N907 / ...
7h 30m
€32–57
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Trieste Centraletrain Rjx
7h 43m
€87–132
Drive 455.3 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Triestecar 455.3 km
4h 42m
€74–107
Fly to Klagenfurt Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)plane VIE - KLU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Klagenfurt Flughafen to Trieste Centraleshuttle
4h 49m
€241–667
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane VIE - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Trieste Centraleshuttle
6h 3m
€182–577

Austria to Trieste by subway and train

7Weekly Services

7h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 458.7 km
Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Austria and Trieste, Italy?

You can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Trieste Centrale via Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf., Wien Hbf, and Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, Railjet operates a train from Wien Hbf to Trieste Centrale once daily. Tickets cost €85–130 and the journey takes 6h 38m.

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