There are 8 ways to get from Milan to Trieste by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, train, 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 P.Garibaldi to Trieste CentraleFr
4h 2m€35–85Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to TriesteN406 / ...
6h 55m€9–50Bus via Venice
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)419 / ...
- Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to TriesteN907 / ...
6h 1m€13–42Drive 402.7 km
- Drive from Milan to Trieste402.7 km
3h 55m€62–90Fly
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)LIN - TRS
3h 2m€80–199Train via Venice
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia MestreFr
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centrale3892 / ...
5h 26m€29–133Train, bus
- Take the train from Pioltello Limito to RovatoRe 6 / ...
- Take the bus from Rovato to Trieste, Autostazione
7h 50mRideshare
- Take the rideshare from Milan to Trieste402.5 km
5h 5m€21–25
Milan to Trieste by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Trieste is to bus which costs €9 - €50 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Trieste is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs €80 - €200.
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 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Milano P.Garibaldi and arriving at Trieste Centrale. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Milan and Trieste is 403 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 2m and costs €35 - €85.
The train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Trieste Centrale takes 4h 2m including transfers and departs once daily.
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 P.Garibaldi station.
The best way to get from Milan to Trieste is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €35 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus via Venice, which costs €13 - €45 and takes 6h 1m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €200 and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Trieste, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Trieste Centrale once daily. Tickets cost €35–85 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Trieste via Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) in around 6h 1m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–180
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–55
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–29
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–55
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–26
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €75–110
- 2nd Class
- €55–80
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–26
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Pioltello Limito to Rovato
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Trieste
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Trieste
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–30
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
Bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Trieste
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Trieste
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Trieste
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +39 333 916 3531
- info@harea.travel
- Website
- harea.travel
Bus from Rovato to Trieste, Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.harea.travel/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Milan to Trieste
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–25
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Milan to Trieste bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) 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 55m to drive from Milan to Trieste.
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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.











































