How to travel from Rome to Trieste, Italy

The distance between Rome and Trieste is around 641km (398 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Rome 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.

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Train

Take the train to Trieste Centrale.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Trieste.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Drive

Drive to Trieste.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance672km (417 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rome and Trieste

There are several options for getting from Rome to Trieste by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between Rome and Trieste is around 641km (398 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 431km (268 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Rome and Trieste by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rome to Trieste is to take the train which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Rome and Trieste, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rome and Trieste. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rome and Trieste with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 5h 15m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Rome and Trieste. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Rome and Trieste. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rome and Trieste with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 9h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Rome and Trieste. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rome to Trieste. We recommend that you take the train to Trieste Centrale. instead which will take 5h 15m.

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 Rome and Trieste. The distance is around 672km (417 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rome to Trieste is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rome and Trieste

Transport options from Rome to Trieste
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 15m
€60($60)
5 times a day641km (398 miles)
Bus
9h 40m
€45($45)
twice daily730km (454 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
€100($100)
on demand672km (417 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