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

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Trieste is to fly which costs €50 - €190 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Trieste is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs €50 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and Trieste?

No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Trieste, Autostazione via Padova Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Barcelona and Trieste?

No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Trieste Centrale via Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 1m.

How far is it from Barcelona to Trieste?

The distance between Barcelona and Trieste is 1096 km. The road distance is 1315.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Barcelona to Trieste without a car is to train which takes 17h 1m and costs €130 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Barcelona to Trieste, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Trieste bus from?

Barcelona to Trieste bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Trieste train from?

Barcelona to Trieste train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train, bus or fly from Barcelona to Trieste?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Trieste is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs €50 - €190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €340 and takes 17h 1m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 20h 43m.

Where does the Barcelona to Trieste bus arrive?

Barcelona to Trieste bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.

Where does the Barcelona to Trieste train arrive?

Barcelona to Trieste train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Barcelona to Trieste?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Trieste is 1316 km. It takes approximately 14h 4m to drive from Barcelona to Trieste.

How do I get a train ticket from Barcelona to Trieste?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Barcelona to Trieste?

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Where can I stay near Trieste?

There are 3088+ hotels available in Trieste.

Barcelona to Trieste - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Barcelona to Trieste by plane, train (Renfe, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car ferry, train, shuttle, 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 Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
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1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane BCN - TRS
5h 20m
€53–184
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centraletrain Re
17h 1m
€132–334
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Padovabus
2. Take the bus from Padova Autostazione to Trieste, Autostazionebus
20h 43m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centraletrain Re
29h 12m
€133–304
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane BCN - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Trieste Centraleshuttle
6h 39m
€61–375
Fly to Ljubljana, shuttle
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane BCN - LJU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Trieste Centraleshuttle
6h 6m
€110–385
Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane BCN - ZAG
2. Take a shuttle bus from Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport to Trieste Centraleshuttle
8h 7m
€96–537
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane BCN - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centraletrain
9h 1m
€56–240
Bus via Marseille
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Triestebus N482
22h 50m
€97–190
Drive 1,315.9 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Triestecar 1,315.9 km
14h 4m
€207–299

Barcelona to Trieste by bus

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Distance: 1,095.9 km
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Trieste, Italy?

Ryanair and ITA Airways fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Trieste Centrale via Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, and Venezia Mestre in around 17h 1m.

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