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

The cheapest way to get from Mels to Trieste is to drive which costs €90 - €140 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mels to Trieste is to train and fly and shuttle which takes 6h 38m and costs €160 - €650.

Is there a direct train between Mels and Trieste?

No, there is no direct train from Mels to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Mels and arriving at Trieste Centrale via Rapperswil SG, Arth-Goldau, Lugano, Milano Centrale and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.

How far is it from Mels to Trieste?

The distance between Mels and Trieste is 684 km. The road distance is 526.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Mels to Trieste without a car is to train via Milan which takes 11h 8m and costs €120 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Mels to Trieste, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mels to Trieste train from?

Mels to Trieste train services, operated by Südostbahn, depart from Mels station.

Train or bus from Mels to Trieste?

The best way to get from Mels to Trieste is to train via Milan which takes 11h 8m and costs €120 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €170 - €450 and takes 12h 37m.

Where does the Mels to Trieste train arrive?

Mels to Trieste train services, operated by Südostbahn, arrive at Rapperswil SG station.

Can I drive from Mels to Trieste?

Yes, the driving distance between Mels to Trieste is 526 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Mels to Trieste.

Where can I stay near Trieste?

There are 765+ hotels available in Trieste.

Mels to Trieste - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Mels to Trieste by train, plane, shuttle, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Ljubljana, shuttle
best
1. Take the train from Ziegelbrücke to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane ZRH - LJU
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Trieste Centraleshuttle
6h 38m
€164–614
Drive 526.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mels to Triestecar 526.4 km
6h 40m
€92–133
Train via Milan
1. Take the train from Mels to Rapperswil SGtrain S17
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Luganotrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
5. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centraletrain Fr
11h 8m
€122–385
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chur station train station to Milanbus
2. Take the bus from Milan to Venice Mestrebus
3. Take the bus from Stazione Mestre to Trieste, Autostazionebus
12h 37m
€176–446
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Sargans to Villach Hbfnighttrain En / ...
2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Trieste Centraletrain Rjx
13h 18m
€199–524
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Ziegelbrücke to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ZRH - VCE
3. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Trieste Centraleshuttle
7h 26m
€264–724
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Ziegelbrücke to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane ZRH - ZAG
3. Take a shuttle bus from Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport to Trieste Centraleshuttle
8h 45m
€165–886
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Ljubljana, shuttle
1. Take the train from Sargans to St. Margrethen SGtrain
2. Take the train from St. Margrethen Sg to Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36train
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane MUC - LJU
4. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Trieste Centraleshuttle
8h 40m
€203–698
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ziegelbrücke to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centraletrain
8h 58m
€143–419
Train
1. Take the train from Mels to Rapperswil SGtrain S17
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
3. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Venezia Mestretrain Ec
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centraletrain Fr
11h 41m
€175–390
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Sargans to Lesce Blednighttrain En
2. Take the bus from Bled, Glavna Avtobusna Postajalisce to Trieste Centralebus
13h 24m
€262–874

Mels to Trieste by train

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11h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 683.8 km
Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a train from Mels to Trieste Centrale via Rapperswil SG, Arth-Goldau, Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Venezia Mestre in around 11h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mels, Verrucano to Trieste, Autostazione via Sargans, Bahnhof, Sargans, Chur, Chur station train station, Milan, Venice Mestre, and Stazione Mestre in around 12h 37m.

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