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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Trieste is to train and bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 11h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Trieste is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Trieste?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Trieste. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Trieste?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arriving at Trieste Centrale via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.

How far is it from Budapest to Trieste?

The distance between Budapest and Trieste is 563 km. The road distance is 528.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Trieste without a car is to bus via Maribor which takes 7h 6m and costs €270 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Budapest to Trieste, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Trieste bus from?

Budapest to Trieste bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Trieste train from?

Budapest to Trieste train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.

Train or bus from Budapest to Trieste?

The best way to get from Budapest to Trieste is to bus via Maribor which takes 7h 6m and costs €270 - €750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €220 and takes 10h 8m.

Where does the Budapest to Trieste bus arrive?

Budapest to Trieste bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maribor bus station.

Where does the Budapest to Trieste train arrive?

Budapest to Trieste train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Trieste?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Trieste is 529 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Budapest to Trieste.

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

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Where can I stay near Trieste?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Budapest 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 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Maribor bus stationbus N536 / ...
2. Take the bus from Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja to Trieste Centralebus
7h 6m
€275–741
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Ljubljanatrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Triestebus N862 / ...
11h 7m
€30–44
Train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Trieste Centraletrain Rjx
10h 8m
€100–219
Drive 528.9 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Triestecar 528.9 km
5h 34m
€84–121
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane BUD - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Trieste Centraleshuttle
6h 20m
€217–692
Train, bus via Maribor
1. Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Siofoktrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Siófok to Maribor bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja to Trieste Centralebus
8h 5m
€273–735
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Triestebus 977 / ...
8h 10m
€40–70
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Klagenfurt Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)plane VIE - KLU
3. Take a shuttle bus from Klagenfurt Flughafen to Trieste Centraleshuttle
7h 9m
€292–904
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Treviso Airport, train
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Treviso Airport (TSF)plane BUD - TSF
2. Take the train from Treviso Centrale to Trieste Centraletrain
7h 11m
€78–195
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Budapest to Ljubljanashuttle Eurobusways
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Triestebus N862 / ...
7h 11m
€65–102

Budapest to Trieste by train

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Distance: 563.2 km
Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Trieste, Italy?

You can take a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Trieste Centrale via Maribor bus station and Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Trieste Centrale via Wien Hbf in around 10h 8m.

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