There are 6 ways to get from Milan to Trieste by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Trieste Centraletrain Fr
4h 12m€55–95Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Milan to Trieste402.6 km
5h 5m€21–25Train, bus
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain 8993 / ...
- Take the bus from Stazione Mestre to Trieste, Autostazionebus
5h 12m€221–369Drive 402.7 km
- Drive from Milan to Triestecar 402.7 km
3h 59m€66–94Fly
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane LIN - TRS
2h 59m€65–219Bus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Triestebus 419 / ...
6h€29–55
Milan to Trieste by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Trieste is to rideshare which costs €21 - €25 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Trieste is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs €65 - €220.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Trieste. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Trieste Centrale. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Milan and Trieste is 402 km. The road distance is 402.7 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Trieste without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs €55 - €95.
The train from Milan Centrale to Trieste Centrale takes 4h 12m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Milan to Trieste bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Milan to Trieste train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Trieste is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs €55 - €95. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €65 - €220 and takes 2h 59m, you could also bus, which costs €29 - €55 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Trieste, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Milano Centrale to Trieste Centrale every 4 hours. Tickets cost €55–95 and the journey takes 4h 12m. Alternatively, Aeroitalia flies from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) twice daily.
- Website
- aeroitalia.com
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–160
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- 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
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Italo Treno
- 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
- €190–320
- Website
- GoOpti
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Trieste
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Trieste
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Milan to Trieste
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–25
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Milan to Trieste bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Trieste station.
Milan to Trieste train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Trieste Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Trieste is 403 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Milan to Trieste.
Book your Milan to Trieste train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Milan to Trieste bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 3146+ hotels available in Trieste.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milan and Trieste. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.