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 €23 - €75 and takes 9h 35m.

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 38m and costs €50 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Trieste?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Trieste Central Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 35m.

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 once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Rome to Trieste?

The distance between Rome and Trieste is 640 km. The road distance is 664.1 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 15m and costs €80 - €180.

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

The train from Roma Tiburtina to Trieste Centrale takes 5h 15m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Rome to Trieste bus from?

Rome to Trieste bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., 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 15m and costs €80 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €75 and takes 9h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €200 and takes 3h 38m.

Where does the Rome to Trieste bus arrive?

Rome to Trieste bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Trieste Central Bus 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?

Book your Rome to Trieste train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Trieste?

There are 3088+ hotels available in Trieste.

Rome to Trieste - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Trieste by train (Trenitalia, Italo), bus, night train, car, plane, shuttle, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Roma Tiburtina to Trieste Centraletrain Fr
5h 15m
€80–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Trieste Central Bus Stationbus Itabus
9h 35m
€23–75
Night train
1. Take the night train from Roma Termini to Trieste Centralenighttrain Ini
11h 22m
€60–90
Drive 664.1 km
1. Drive from Rome to Triestecar 664.1 km
6h 14m
€102–148
Train via Venice
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centraletrain 3892 / ...
6h 59m
€63–200
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane FCO - TRS
3h 38m
€52–194
Fly Fiumicino International Airport 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
€89–415
Train to Naples Airport, fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane NAP - TRS
4h 39m
€99–206

Rome to Trieste by train

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Distance: 640 km
Duration: 5h 15m

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

Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Roma Tiburtina to Trieste Centrale once daily. Tickets cost €90–180 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Trieste Central Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 9h 35m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.

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