There are 7 ways to get from Milan to Trieste by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or rideshare
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Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Trieste CentraleFr
4h 2m€30–95Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)402 / ...
- Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to TriesteN544 / ...
7h 14m€19–45Drive 402.7 km
- Drive from Milan to Trieste402.7 km
3h 55m€64–93Fly
- Fly from Linate Airport (LIN) to Trieste – Ronchi Dei Legionari Airport (TRS)LIN - TRS
2h 59m€85–227Train via Venice
- Take the train from Milan Centrale to Venezia MestreFr
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste CentraleFr
4h 11m€28–131Bus via Venice Airport (VCE)
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Venice Marco Polo Airport Shuttle Parkingo Rent BabonboItabus
- Take the bus from Venice Marco Polo Airport Shuttle Parkingo Rent Babonbo to Trieste Central Bus StationItabus
7h 25m€21–29Rideshare
- 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 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 €85 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Milan to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Trieste via Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
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 €30 - €95.
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 €30 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €45 and takes 7h 14m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €230 and takes 2h 59m.
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 €30–95 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 7h 14m.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Linate Airport to Trieste – Ronchi Dei Legionari Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–190
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–95
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Super Economy
- €30–45
- Base Standard
- €55–75
- Base Premium
- €65–95
Train from Milan Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–75
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Super Economy
- €21–29
- Base Standard
- €40–55
- Base Premium
- €50–75
Train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–23
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Super Economy
- €9–13
- Base Standard
- €14–19
- Base Premium
- €16–23
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Milan Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €40–60
- Smart Flex
- €45–60
Train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €13–18
- Smart Flex
- €15–19
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milan Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €75–110
- 2nd Class
- €55–80
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–27
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €19–27
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 2nd Class
- €8–11
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
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Trieste
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +33 18 57 62 228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Trieste
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.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
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
Bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Trieste
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Venice Marco Polo Airport Shuttle Parkingo Rent Babonbo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
Bus from Venice Marco Polo Airport Shuttle Parkingo Rent Babonbo to Trieste Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- 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 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Trieste
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://marinobus.it/en/
- 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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Book your Milan to Trieste bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 3355+ hotels available in Trieste. Prices start at €77 per night.
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.