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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Trieste is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 6h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Trieste is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 37m and costs €290 - €800.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Trieste?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz station and arriving at Trieste. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Trieste?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Trieste Centrale. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Vienna to Trieste?

The distance between Vienna and Trieste is 456 km. The road distance is 455.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Trieste without a car is to bus via Maribor which takes 5h 51m and costs €340 - €1500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Vienna to Trieste, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Trieste bus from?

Vienna to Trieste bus services, operated by GoOpti, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Trieste train from?

Vienna to Trieste train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Trieste?

The best way to get from Vienna to Trieste is to bus via Maribor which takes 5h 51m and costs €340 - €1500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 6h 38m.

Where does the Vienna to Trieste bus arrive?

Vienna to Trieste bus services, operated by GoOpti, arrive at Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja station.

Where does the Vienna to Trieste train arrive?

Vienna to Trieste train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Trieste Centrale station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Trieste?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Trieste is 455 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Vienna to Trieste.

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

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Where can I stay near Trieste?

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There are 10 ways to get from Vienna to Trieste by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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Bus via Maribor
best
1. Take the bus from Wien Hbf to Maribor, Avtobusna Postajabus
2. Take the bus from Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja to Trieste Centralebus
5h 51m
€349–1,415
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Triestebus N907 / ...
6h 25m
€35–65
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Trieste Centraletrain Rjx
6h 38m
€85–130
Drive 455.3 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Triestecar 455.3 km
4h 42m
€75–108
Fly to Klagenfurt Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)plane VIE - KLU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Klagenfurt Flughafen to Trieste Centraleshuttle
4h 37m
€299–785
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Ljubljanatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Triestebus N917 / ...
9h 12m
€72–246
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane VIE - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Trieste Centraleshuttle
5h 51m
€240–705
Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane VIE - ZAG
2. Take a shuttle bus from Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport to Trieste Centraleshuttle
5h 49m
€95–937
Fly to Graz Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane VIE - GRZ
2. Take a shuttle bus from Graz Airport to Trieste Centraleshuttle
5h 29m
€444–1,175
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Wien Hbf to Trieste Centraleshuttle
5h 49m
€600–1,500

Vienna to Trieste by train

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Distance: 456 km
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Trieste, Italy?

You can take a bus from Wien Hbf to Trieste Centrale via Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, Railjet operates a train from Wien Hbf to Trieste Centrale twice daily. Tickets cost €85–130 and the journey takes 6h 38m.

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