How to travel from Salerno to Trieste, Italy

The distance between Salerno and Trieste is around 644km (400 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Salerno to Trieste by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Trieste (TRS).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train via Napoli Centrale

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

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €88($88)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Napoli and then to Trieste.

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Trieste.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Distance912km (567 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salerno and Trieste

There are several options for getting from Salerno to Trieste by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 14h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Salerno and Trieste is around 644km (400 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 558km (347 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Salerno and Trieste by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salerno to Trieste is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Salerno and Trieste, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salerno and Trieste. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Salerno to Trieste. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Napoli Centrale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Salerno and Trieste. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 55m, 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 Salerno and Trieste. It typically takes around 14h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salerno to Trieste. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Napoli. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 15m.

Sita Sud, Societa Lagonegrese Automobilistica S.R.L. and FlixBus run regular bus services between Salerno and Trieste. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salerno to Trieste. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Trieste (TRS). instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Salerno and Trieste. The distance is around 912km (567 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salerno to Trieste is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salerno and Trieste

Transport options from Salerno to Trieste
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 50m
€95($95)
hourly644km (400 miles)
Train to Napoli Afragola, plane4h 20m
€160($160)
hourly792km (492 miles)
Train to Napoli Centrale, plane5h 10m
€105($105)
twice daily897km (557 miles)
Train via Napoli Centrale + 1 similar
7h 45m
€88($88)
every 3 hours913km (567 miles)
Train7h 55m
€70($70)
once daily913km (567 miles)
Bus
14h 15m
€60($60)
once daily973km (604 miles)
Drive
8h 20m
€140($140)
on demand912km (567 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