What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Trieste?

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Trieste is to bus which costs €40 - €95 and takes 9h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rome to Trieste?

The fastest way to get from Rome to Trieste is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs €55 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Trieste?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Trieste. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Trieste?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roma Tiburtina and arriving at Trieste Centrale. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Rome to Trieste?

The distance between Rome and Trieste is 640 km. The road distance is 664.2 km.

How do I travel from Rome to Trieste without a car?

The best way to get from Rome to Trieste without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs €70 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Rome to Trieste?

The train from Roma Tiburtina to Trieste Centrale takes 5h 20m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Rome to Trieste bus from?

Rome to Trieste bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Trieste train from?

Rome to Trieste train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Tiburtina station.

Train, bus or fly from Rome to Trieste?

The best way to get from Rome to Trieste is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs €70 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €95 and takes 9h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €55 - €210 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Rome to Trieste bus arrive?

Rome to Trieste bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Trieste station.

Where does the Rome to Trieste train arrive?

Rome to Trieste train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Trieste Centrale station.

Can I drive from Rome to Trieste?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Trieste is 664 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Rome to Trieste.

How do I get a train ticket from Rome to Trieste?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Rome to Trieste?

Book your Rome to Trieste bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Trieste?

There are 3711+ hotels available in Trieste.

Rome to Trieste - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Rome to Trieste by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, plane, or shuttle

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Roma Tiburtina to Trieste Centraletrain Fr
5h 20m
€70–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Triestebus N997 / ...
9h 5m
€40–95
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Roma Termini to Trieste Centralenighttrain Ini
11h 22m
€65–140
Drive 664.2 km
1. Drive from Rome to Triestecar 664.2 km
6h 14m
€104–150
Train via Venice
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Cervignano-Aquil.-Grtrain Re
3. Take the train from Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr to Trieste Centraletrain Re
6h 10m
€81–173
Fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane FCO - TRS
3h 30m
€57–203
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane FCO - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Trieste Centraleshuttle
5h 7m
€264–776

Rome to Trieste by train

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Distance: 640 km
Duration: 5h 20m

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

Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Roma Tiburtina to Trieste Centrale twice daily. Tickets cost €90–190 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Trieste twice daily. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 9h 5m. Itabus S.p.A. also services this route once daily.

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How to get fromRome to Triesteby train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, plane, or shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Rome to Trieste by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, plane, or shuttle

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Drive 664.2 km

Train via Venice

Fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport

Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle