How to travel from Prato to Trieste, Italy

The distance between Prato and Trieste is around 376km (234 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Trieste (TRS).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €640($640)
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Train

Take the train to Trieste Centrale.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Bus

Take the bus to Venice Mestre and then to Trieste.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Trieste.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance393km (244 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prato and Trieste

There are several options for getting from Prato to Trieste by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €59 ($59).

The distance between Prato and Trieste is around 376km (234 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 290km (180 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Prato and Trieste by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Prato to Trieste is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €59 ($59).

The cheapest way to travel between Prato and Trieste, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Prato and Trieste. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Prato and Trieste with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4h 45m.

Trenitalia run train services between Prato and Trieste. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 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 Prato and Trieste. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Prato to Trieste. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Venice Mestre. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Prato and Trieste. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Prato to Trieste. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Trieste (TRS). instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Prato and Trieste. The distance is around 393km (244 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prato to Trieste is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Prato and Trieste

Transport options from Prato to Trieste
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 40m
€640($640)
hourly1,364km (847 miles)
Train
4h 45m
€35($35)
once daily376km (234 miles)
Bus
5h 25m
€31($31)
twice daily391km (243 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
€59($59)
on demand393km (244 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