There are 7 ways to get from Genoa to Trieste by plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, or train (Trenitalia)
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- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane GOA - TRS
3h 49m€64–188Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Genoa to Triestebus N482
8h 25m€45–75Train, bus
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
- Take the bus from Stazione Mestre to Trieste, Autostazionebus
6h 58m€226–384Drive 533.5 km
- Drive from Genoa to Triestecar 533.5 km
5h 1m€86–124Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane GOA - VCE
- Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Trieste Centrale
5h 30m€256–541Train via Milan (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Trieste Centraletrain Fr
7h 2m€70–128Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Venezia S. Luciatrain Fr
- Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Centraletrain Re / ...
7h 31m€82–136
Genoa to Trieste by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Trieste is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Trieste is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs €60 - €190.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Genoa and arriving at Trieste. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Trieste Centrale via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Genoa and Trieste is 439 km. The road distance is 533.5 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Trieste without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 58m and costs €220 - €390.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Genoa to Trieste, including transfers.
Genoa to Trieste bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Trieste train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Trieste is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs €60 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 25m, you could also train via Milan, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Trieste, Italy?
Luxwing and ITA Airways fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Trieste once daily. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 8h 25m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–140
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–220
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–600
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Genova Brignole to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Genova Brignole to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- info@goopti.com
- Website
- GoOpti
Bus from Stazione Mestre to Trieste, Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €170–290
- Website
- GoOpti
Shuttle from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €190–320
- Website
- GoOpti
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Booking & Getting There
Genoa to Trieste bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Trieste station.
Genoa to Trieste train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Trieste is 533 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Genoa to Trieste.
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