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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Trieste is to bus which costs €95 - €170 and takes 22h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Trieste is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs €260 - €900.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Trieste?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Trieste via Ljubljana bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Trieste?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Trieste Centrale via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 24m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Trieste?

The distance between Rotterdam and Trieste is 981 km. The road distance is 1212.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Trieste without a car is to train which takes 15h 24m and costs €300 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Rotterdam to Trieste, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Trieste bus from?

Rotterdam to Trieste bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Trieste train from?

Rotterdam to Trieste train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train, bus or fly from Rotterdam to Trieste?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Trieste is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs €260 - €900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €300 - €700 and takes 15h 24m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €170 and takes 22h 7m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Trieste bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Trieste train arrive?

Rotterdam to Trieste train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Trieste?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Trieste is 1213 km. It takes approximately 12h 49m to drive from Rotterdam to Trieste.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Trieste?

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Rotterdam to Trieste - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Rotterdam to Trieste by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, train, night train, shuttle, car, or car train

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

Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
best
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane RTM - TRS
2h 26m
€264–883
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Ljubljana bus stationbus N885
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Triestebus N862 / ...
22h 7m
€99–169
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Susatrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Trieste Centraletrain Fr
15h 24m
€307–657
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the night train from Utrecht Centraal to Rosenheimnighttrain Nj
3. Take the night train from Rosenheim to Udinenighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Udine to Trieste Centraletrain Re
22h 58m
€144–363
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Pula Airport, bus
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Pula Airport (PUY)plane RTM - PUY
2. Take the bus from Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor to Trieste Centralebus
4h 22m
€330–1,013
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Ljubljana, shuttle
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane AMS - LJU
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Trieste Centraleshuttle
5h 48m
€256–673
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Triestecar
15h 36m
€216–296
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf
4. Take the bus from Hauptbahnhof to Trieste Autostazionebus
22h 6m
€128–286
Drive 1,212.7 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Triestecar 1,212.7 km
12h 49m
€219–317

Rotterdam to Trieste by train

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15h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 981 km
Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Trieste, Italy?

Transavia Holland flies from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Trieste Centrale via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Torino Porta Susa in around 15h 24m.

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