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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Trieste is to bus via Ljubljana which costs €30 - €75 and takes 12h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Trieste is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 3m and costs €120 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Trieste?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Trieste via Ljubljana bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Trieste?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Trieste Centrale via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

How far is it from Zurich to Trieste?

The distance between Zurich and Trieste is 598 km. The road distance is 594.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Trieste without a car is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs €110 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Zurich to Trieste, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Trieste bus from?

Zurich to Trieste bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Trieste train from?

Zurich to Trieste train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Trieste?

The best way to get from Zurich to Trieste is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs €110 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus via Ljubljana, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 12h 14m.

Where does the Zurich to Trieste bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Trieste train arrive?

Zurich to Trieste train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Trieste?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Trieste is 595 km. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Zurich to Trieste.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Trieste?

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Zurich to Trieste - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Zurich to Trieste by plane, shuttle, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, train, or car

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

Fly Zurich Airport to Ljubljana, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane ZRH - LJU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Trieste Centraleshuttle
5h 3m
€127–428
Bus via Ljubljana
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Ljubljana bus stationbus N953
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Triestebus N862 / ...
12h 14m
€32–75
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centraletrain Re
9h 50m
€114–292
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Villach Hbfnighttrain Nj / ...
2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Trieste Centraletrain Rjx
12h 50m
€225–386
Fly Zurich Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ZRH - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Trieste Centraleshuttle
5h 51m
€112–478
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane LIN - TRS
7h 12m
€161–333
Fly Zurich Airport to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane ZRH - ZAG
2. Take a shuttle bus from Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport to Trieste Centraleshuttle
7h 9m
€128–590
Fly Zurich Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centraletrain
8h 25m
€104–306
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Rijekabus
2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
13h 23m
€189–244
Drive 594.7 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Triestecar 594.7 km
7h 53m
€102–147

Zurich to Trieste by train

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Distance: 598.4 km
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Trieste, Italy?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Trieste Centrale via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, and Venezia Mestre in around 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Trieste via Ljubljana bus station in around 12h 14m.

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