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How to get fromMilan to Triesteby train (Trenitalia), train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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

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  1. Train (Trenitalia)

    best
    1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Trieste Centraletrain train Fr
    4h 12m
    €55–120

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Milan to Triesterideshare rideshare 402.6 km
    5h 5m
    €21–25

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain train 8993 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stazione Mestre to Trieste, Autostazionebus bus
    5h 12m
    €223–614

  4. Drive 402.7 km

    1. Drive from Milan to Triestecar car 402.7 km
    3h 57m
    €63–91

  5. Fly from Milan Linate Airport

    1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane plane LIN - TRS
    5h 33m
    €75–229

  6. Train via Venice (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Luciatrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Centraletrain train Re / ...
    5h 57m
    €66–151

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Triestebus bus 419 / ...
    6h
    €30–70

  8. Train to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain train
    2. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane plane GOA - TRS
    5h 37m
    €78–222

Milan to Trieste by train (Trenitalia)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 401.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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

Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Milano Centrale to Trieste Centrale 3 times a day. Tickets cost €55–120 and the journey takes 4h 12m. Alternatively, ITA Airways, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) every 4 hours.

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