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

The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Trieste is to bus which costs €30 - €80 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Genoa to Trieste is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Genoa and Trieste?

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.

Is there a direct train between Genoa and Trieste?

No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Trieste Centrale via Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Genoa to Trieste?

The distance between Genoa and Trieste is 543 km. The road distance is 533.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Genoa to Trieste without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs €60 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Genoa to Trieste, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Genoa to Trieste bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Genoa to Trieste train from?

Genoa to Trieste train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Genova Brignole station.

Train, bus or fly from Genoa to Trieste?

The best way to get from Genoa to Trieste is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs €60 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €80 and takes 8h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €55 - €180 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Genoa to Trieste bus arrive?

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

Where does the Genoa to Trieste train arrive?

Genoa to Trieste train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Venezia Mestre station.

Can I drive from Genoa to Trieste?

Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Trieste is 534 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Genoa to Trieste.

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

Book your Genoa to Trieste train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Trieste?

There are 2910+ hotels available in Trieste.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Genoa to Trieste by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, train, or shuttle

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Venezia MestreFr
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste CentraleFr
5h 57m
€64–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Genoa to TriesteN482
8h 25m
€30–80
Drive 533.5 km
1. Drive from Genoa to Trieste533.5 km
4h 59m
€83–120
Fly Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
1. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)GOA - TRS
5h 38m
€56–171
Train via Milan
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano CentraleIc
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia MestreFr
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste CentraleFr
7h 28m
€40–170
Bus via Bologna
1. Take the bus from Genoa Piazza della Vittoria to Bologna CentraleMarinoBus 061 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Trieste Centrale BIta
10h 5m
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Pavia
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)LIN - TRS
5h 20m
€95–232
Fly Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)GOA - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Trieste Centrale
7h 15m
€103–484

Genoa to Trieste by train

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Distance: 542.8 km
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Trieste, Italy?

You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Trieste Centrale via Venezia Mestre in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Trieste once daily. Tickets cost €30–80 and the journey takes 8h 25m.

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