How to travel from Marsala to Trieste, Italy

The distance between Marsala and Trieste is around 931km (579 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Marsala to Trieste by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Trapani (TPS) to Trieste (TRS).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
Operated by

Tayaran Jet

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Train

Take the train to Piraineto, Villa S.Giovanni then Venezia Mestre and then to Trieste Centrale.

  • Duration18h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Bus

Take the bus to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and then to Trieste.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus, Train and Ferry

Take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus then take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Venezia Mestre and then to Trieste Centrale.

  • Duration16h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Palermo then take a ferry to Civitavecchia then drive to Trieste.

  • Duration21h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marsala and Trieste

There are several options for getting from Marsala to Trieste by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around €150 ($150) and will take around 16h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Marsala and Trieste is around 931km (579 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 880km (547 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Marsala and Trieste by plane.

The quickest way to get from Marsala to Trieste is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Marsala and Trieste is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €150 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marsala and Trieste. It typically takes around 18h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marsala to Trieste. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Piraineto, Palermo Centrale, Villa S.Giovanni and Venezia Mestre. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 45m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Marsala and Trieste. Trains depart once daily and will take around 18h 45m, 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 Marsala and Trieste. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marsala to Trieste. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and Alamanni - Stazione. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.

Autoservizi Salemi Srl and Florentia Bus run regular bus services between Marsala and Trieste. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Marsala and Trieste. Flights depart from Trapani (TPS) and arrive at Trieste (TRS). The flight takes around 1h 45m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Marsala and Trieste with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 45m.

Tayaran Jet fly between Marsala and Trieste. Flights depart from Trapani (TPS) and and arrive into Trieste (TRS). These flights usually take around 1h 45m.

The flight from Marsala to Trieste typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Trapani (TPS) and and arrive into Trieste (TRS).

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Marsala to Trieste. We recommend that you fly from Trapani (TPS) to Trieste (TRS). instead which will take 2h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marsala to Trieste is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €235 ($235).

How do I get from Marsala to Trieste

Compare travel optionsbetween Marsala and Trieste

Transport options from Marsala to Trieste
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 45m
€235($235)
hourly931km (579 miles)
Train
18h 45m
€150($150)
once daily1,675km (1,041 miles)
Bus
1 day 1h
€175($175)
once daily1,932km (1,201 miles)
Bus, Train and Ferry
16h 35m
€150($150)
once daily1,674km (1,040 miles)
Car and Ferry
21h 50m
€210($210)
3 times a week1,620km (1,007 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