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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Trieste is to bus via Milan which costs €50 - €90 and takes 13h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Trieste is to fly and shuttle which takes 3h 45m and costs €260 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Trieste?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Trieste, Autostazione via Stazione Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Trieste?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Trieste Centrale via Domodossola and Milano P.Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

How far is it from Geneva to Trieste?

The distance between Geneva and Trieste is 604 km. The road distance is 716.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Trieste without a car is to train which takes 10h 59m and costs €160 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Geneva to Trieste, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Trieste bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Geneva to Trieste train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Geneva to Trieste?

The best way to get from Geneva to Trieste is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs €95 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €260 and takes 10h 59m, you could also bus, which costs €240 - €400 and takes 12h 11m.

Where does the Geneva to Trieste bus arrive?

Geneva to Trieste bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Venice Mestre station.

Where does the Geneva to Trieste train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Geneva to Trieste?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Trieste is 716 km. It takes approximately 7h 10m to drive from Geneva to Trieste.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Trieste?

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Geneva to Trieste - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 8 ways to get from Geneva to Trieste by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, 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.

Fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane GVA - TRS
4h 28m
€97–268
Bus via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Milanbus FlixBus 405 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano - Lampugnano M1 to Trieste Central Bus Stationbus 57
13h 20m
€52–86
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano P.Garibalditrain Re
3. Take the train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Trieste Centraletrain Fr
10h 59m
€160–259
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Venice Mestrebus FlixBus 405 / ...
2. Take the bus from Stazione Mestre to Trieste, Autostazionebus
12h 11m
€243–397
Drive 716.4 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Triestecar 716.4 km
7h 10m
€129–187
Fly to Ljubljana, shuttle
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane GVA - LJU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Trieste Centraleshuttle
4h 52m
€249–563
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane GVA - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Trieste Centraleshuttle
3h 45m
€263–582
Train via Venice
1. Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
2. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Luciatrain Fr
4. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Centraletrain Re
13h 58m
€259–425

Geneva to Trieste by train

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Distance: 603.8 km
Duration: 4h 28m

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

ITA Airways, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Trieste Centrale via Domodossola and Milano P.Garibaldi in around 10h 59m.

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