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

The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Essen is to bus which costs €50 - €160 and takes 19h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trieste to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Trieste and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Trieste to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Trieste and arriving at Essen central train station via Ljubljana bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Trieste and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Trieste to Essen. However, there are services departing from Trieste Centrale and arriving at Essen Süd S via Villach Hbf and Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 26m.

How far is it from Trieste to Essen?

The distance between Trieste and Essen is 851 km. The road distance is 1043.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Trieste to Essen without a car is to bus which takes 19h 4m and costs €50 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Trieste to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Essen bus from?

Trieste to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Trieste station.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Essen train from?

Trieste to Essen train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Trieste Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Trieste to Essen?

The best way to get from Trieste to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs €100 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €160 and takes 19h 4m, you could also train, which costs €160 - €210 and takes 14h 22m.

Where does the Trieste to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Trieste to Essen train arrive?

Trieste to Essen train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Villach Hbf station.

Can I drive from Trieste to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Trieste to Essen is 1044 km. It takes approximately 10h 23m to drive from Trieste to Essen.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2348+ hotels available in Essen.

Trieste to Essen - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car train, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Trieste to Essen by plane, car, car train, bus, train, night train, or shuttle

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

Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane TRS - DUS
4h 45m
€105–275
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trieste to Ljubljana bus stationbus N907 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Essen central train stationbus N885
19h 4m
€52–153
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Trieste to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
9h 1m
€134–1,050
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Villach Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the night train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfnighttrain
16h 26m
€135–663
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VCE - DUS
6h 9m
€105–509
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LJU - DUS
6h 52m
€126–528
Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane TRS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 8m
€135–367
Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
2. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LJU - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 45m
€146–510
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VCE - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
7h 32m
€145–581
Train
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Villach Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
14h 22m
€161–209
Drive 1,043.9 km
1. Drive from Trieste to Essencar 1,043.9 km
10h 23m
€162–234

Trieste to Essen by bus

7Weekly Buses

19h 4mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Trieste to Essen.

Launch map view

Distance: 851.4 km
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Trieste, Italy and Essen, Germany?

TUIfly, Air Dolomiti, and two other airlines fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trieste to Essen central train station via Ljubljana bus station in around 19h 4m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.