There are 3 ways to get from Postojna Cave to Trieste by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Postojna to Trieste CentraleEc
2h 14m€19–25Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Postojnska jama to Ankaran KLjubljana Ap - Postojna Jama - Piran - Lucija Tpc
- Take the bus from Ankaran K to Trieste, Autostazione
2h 38m€8–11Drive 47.3 km
- Drive from Postojna Cave to Trieste47.3 km
35 min€8–11
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Postojna Cave to Trieste is to drive which costs €7 - €11 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Postojna Cave to Trieste is to drive which takes 35 min and costs €7 - €11.
No, there is no direct bus from Postojna Cave to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Postojnska jama and arriving at Trieste, Autostazione via Ankaran K. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Postojna and arriving at Trieste Centrale. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Postojna Cave and Trieste is 59 km. The road distance is 47.3 km.
The best way to get from Postojna Cave to Trieste without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs €19 - €25.
The train from Postojna to Trieste Centrale takes 1h 49m including transfers and departs once daily.
Postojna Cave to Trieste bus services, operated by Arriva Slovenia, depart from Postojnska jama station.
Postojna Cave to Trieste train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Postojna station.
The best way to get from Postojna Cave to Trieste is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs €19 - €25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €7 - €12 and takes 2h 38m.
What companies run services between Postojna Cave, Slovenia and Trieste, Italy?
ÖBB EuroCity operates a train from Postojna to Trieste Centrale once daily. Tickets cost €19–25 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Postojna Cave to Trieste, Autostazione via Postojnska jama and Ankaran K in around 2h 38m.
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Postojna to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–25
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- Phone
- +386 090 74 11
- info@arriva.si
- Website
- arriva.si
Bus from Postojnska jama to Ankaran K
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://arriva.si/en/
Bus from Ankaran K to Trieste, Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- https://arriva.si/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Postojna Cave to Trieste bus services, operated by Arriva Slovenia, arrive at Ankaran K station.
Postojna Cave to Trieste train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Trieste Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Postojna Cave to Trieste is 47 km. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Postojna Cave to Trieste.
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