How to travel from Cinque Terre to Trieste, Italy

The distance between Cinque Terre and Trieste is around 531km (330 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Cinque Terre to Trieste by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train to Genova Brignole, Fly

Take the train to Genova Brignole then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Trieste (TRS).

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €425($425)
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Train

Take the train to Pisa Centrale, Firenze S.M.N. then Venezia Mestre and then to Trieste Centrale.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)

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Drive

Drive to Trieste.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance531km (330 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cinque Terre and Trieste

There are several options for getting from Cinque Terre to Trieste by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €425 ($425).

The distance between Cinque Terre and Trieste is around 531km (330 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 364km (226 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Cinque Terre and Trieste by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cinque Terre to Trieste is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €425 ($425).

The cheapest way to travel between Cinque Terre and Trieste, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cinque Terre and Trieste. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cinque Terre to Trieste. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Spezia Centrale, Pisa Centrale, Firenze S.M.N. and Venezia Mestre. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Nightjet run train services between Cinque Terre and Trieste. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 6h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cinque Terre and Trieste. We recommend that you take the train to Genova Brignole then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Trieste (TRS). instead which will take 4h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cinque Terre to Trieste. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze Rifredi then fly from Florence (FLR) to Trieste (TRS). instead which will take 6h 5m.

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 Cinque Terre and Trieste. The distance is around 531km (330 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cinque Terre to Trieste is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €57 ($57).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cinque Terre and Trieste

Transport options from Cinque Terre to Trieste
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Genova Brignole, Fly + 4 similar
4h 45m
€425($425)
hourly920km (572 miles)
Train to Pisa Centrale, Fly5hrs
€100($100)
hourly1,440km (895 miles)
Train to Fiumicino Aeroporto, Fly5h 35m
€160($160)
6 times a week939km (583 miles)
Train and Plane6h 5m
€620($620)
once a week1,516km (942 miles)
Train to Milano Centrale, Fly6h 30m
€150($150)
every 4 hours1,188km (738 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 25m
€57($57)
every 2 hours549km (341 miles)
Train via Venezia Mestre8h 55m
€65($65)
once a week603km (375 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€80($80)
on demand531km (330 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