How to travel from Bari to Trieste, Italy

The distance between Bari and Trieste is around 940km (584 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 8h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bari to Trieste by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TriesteBari if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Bologna Centrale then Venezia Mestre and then to Trieste Centrale.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €86($86)

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Bus

Take the bus to Venice Mestre Train Station and then to Trieste.

  • Duration15h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)
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Drive

Drive to Trieste.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance961km (597 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bari and Trieste

There are several options for getting from Bari to Trieste by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €78 ($78) and will take around 15h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 8h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Bari and Trieste is around 940km (584 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 561km (348 miles)

It takes around 9hrs to get from Bari and Trieste by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bari to Trieste is to drive which takes around 8h 35m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Bari and Trieste, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €78 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bari and Trieste. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bari to Trieste. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bologna Centrale and Venezia Mestre. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Bari and Trieste. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bari and Trieste. It typically takes around 15h 10m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bari to Trieste. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Venice Mestre Train Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 15h 10m.

Itabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Bari and Trieste. Buses run twice a week and take around 15h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bari to Trieste. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then Venezia Mestre and then to Trieste Centrale. instead which will take 9hrs.

The closest major airport to Trieste is Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) (VCE) which is approximately 114km (71 miles) from Trieste. Treviso Airport (TSF) (TSF) and Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI) (RMI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bari and Trieste. The distance is around 961km (597 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bari to Trieste is to take the train which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around €86 ($86).

How do I get from Bari to Trieste

Compare travel optionsbetween Bari and Trieste

Transport options from Bari to Trieste
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
9hrs
€86($86)
every 4 hours941km (584 miles)
Train via Pesaro10h 10m
€90($90)
once daily940km (584 miles)
Bus
15h 10m
€78($78)
twice a week1,166km (725 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
€145($145)
on demand961km (597 miles)

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Airports near Trieste

The following major airports near Trieste offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

VCE
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
International Airport
Distance
114km (71 miles) from Trieste
TSF
Treviso Airport (TSF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
123km (77 miles) from Trieste
RMI
Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI)
International Airport
Distance
203km (126 miles) from Trieste