What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Trieste (Region)?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Trieste (Region) is to bus via Ljubljana which costs €45 - €85 and takes 12h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Trieste (Region)?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Trieste (Region) is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 41m and costs €130 - €440.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Trieste (Region)?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Trieste (Region). However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Barcola via Ljubljana bus station and Trieste Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Trieste (Region)?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Trieste (Region). However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Miramare via Como S.Giovanni, Milano P.Garibaldi and Monfalcone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

How far is it from Zurich to Trieste (Region)?

The distance between Zurich and Trieste (Region) is 602 km. The road distance is 589.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Trieste (Region) without a car is to train which takes 9h 39m and costs €140 - €290.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Trieste (Region)?

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Zurich to Trieste (Region), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Trieste (Region) bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Trieste (Region) train from?

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

Train or bus from Zurich to Trieste (Region)?

The best way to get from Zurich to Trieste (Region) is to train which takes 9h 39m and costs €140 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus via Ljubljana, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 12h 42m.

Where does the Zurich to Trieste (Region) bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Trieste (Region) train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Trieste (Region)?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Trieste (Region) is 590 km. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Zurich to Trieste (Region).

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

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Where can I stay near Trieste (Region)?

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Zurich to Trieste (Region) - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and shuttle

There are 11 ways to get from Zurich to Trieste (Region) 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 41m
€134–434
Bus via Ljubljana
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Ljubljana bus stationbus FlixBus N953
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana bus station to Triestebus N862 / ...
12h 42m
€48–81
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
2. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Milano Porta Garibalditrain S11
3. Take the train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Monfalconetrain Fr
9h 39m
€149–288
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Ljubljananighttrain En
2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Villa Opicinatrain Re
14h 10m
€226–401
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
6h 29m
€119–504
Fly Zurich Airport to Graz Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane ZRH - GRZ
2. Take a shuttle bus from Graz Airport to Trieste Centraleshuttle
7h 42m
€174–1,234
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 57m
€135–616
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 52m
€167–358
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 Monfalconetrain
9h 1m
€106–347
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Rijekabus
2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
14h 16m
€174–256
Drive 589.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Trieste (Region)car 589.9 km
7h 47m
€102–147

Zurich to Trieste (Region) by train

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9h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 602.1 km
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Trieste (Region), Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Miramare via Como S.Giovanni, Milano P.Garibaldi, and Monfalcone in around 9h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Barcola via Ljubljana bus station and Trieste Centrale in around 12h 42m.

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