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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Trieste is to bus which costs €50 - €160 and takes 14h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Trieste is to train and fly and shuttle which takes 6h 7m and costs €150 - €500.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Trieste?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Trieste via Ljubljana bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Trieste?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Trieste Centrale via Spiez, Domodossola and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

How far is it from Bern to Trieste?

The distance between Bern and Trieste is 664 km. The road distance is 690.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Trieste without a car is to train via Venice which takes 9h 21m and costs €110 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Bern to Trieste, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Trieste bus from?

Bern to Trieste bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Trieste train from?

Bern to Trieste train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Trieste?

The best way to get from Bern to Trieste is to train via Venice which takes 9h 21m and costs €110 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €160 and takes 14h.

Where does the Bern to Trieste bus arrive?

Bern to Trieste bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ljubljana bus station.

Where does the Bern to Trieste train arrive?

Bern to Trieste train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Spiez station.

Can I drive from Bern to Trieste?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Trieste is 691 km. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Bern to Trieste.

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

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

Book your Bern to Trieste bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Trieste?

There are 2940+ hotels available in Trieste.

Bern to Trieste - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 10 ways to get from Bern to Trieste by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, 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.

Train via Venice
best
1. Take the train from Bern to SpiezIc8 / ...
2. Take the train from Spiez to DomodossolaEc / ...
3. Take the train from Domodossola to Venezia MestreEc
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste CentraleFr
9h 21m
€115–261
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Ljubljana bus stationN953
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to TriesteN907 / ...
14h
€52–151
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to SpiezIc8 / ...
2. Take the train from Spiez to DomodossolaEc / ...
3. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centrale
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to RovatoR4
5. Take the bus from Rovato to Trieste, Autostazione
12h 52m
Drive 690.8 km
1. Drive from Bern to Trieste690.8 km
7h 38m
€119–171
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Ljubljana, shuttle
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ljubljana (LJU)ZRH - LJU
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Trieste Centrale
6h 7m
€156–497
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to BrigIc8 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Rho Fiera Milano
3. Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Trieste CentraleFr
9h 32m
€75–191
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)ZRH - VCE
3. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Trieste Centrale
6h 55m
€141–527
Train to Basel, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)BSL - VCE
3. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Trieste Centrale
7h
€113–493
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)ZRH - ZAG
3. Take a shuttle bus from Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport to Trieste Centrale
8h 13m
€157–629
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Brig
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Rho Fiera Milano
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)LIN - TRS
7h 47m
€130–296

Bern to Trieste by train

3Weekly Trains

9h 21mAverage Duration

€115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 663.8 km
Duration: 9h 21m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Trieste, Italy?

You can take a train from Bern to Trieste Centrale via Spiez, Domodossola, and Venezia Mestre in around 9h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Trieste via Ljubljana bus station in around 14h.

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