How to travel from Sorrento to Trieste, Italy

The distance between Sorrento and Trieste is around 634km (394 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Sorrento 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 TriesteSorrento if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Train via Napoli P. Garibaldi

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

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then take the bus to Trieste.

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Trieste.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance907km (564 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sorrento and Trieste

There are several options for getting from Sorrento to Trieste by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €64 ($64) 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 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Sorrento and Trieste is around 634km (394 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 561km (348 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Sorrento and Trieste by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sorrento to Trieste is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Sorrento and Trieste, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sorrento and Trieste. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sorrento to Trieste. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Napoli P. Garibaldi. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., ItaloTreno and Trenitalia run train services between Sorrento and Trieste. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 30m, 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 Sorrento and Trieste. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Trieste (TRS). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sorrento to Trieste. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Trieste (TRS). instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Sorrento and Trieste. The distance is around 907km (564 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sorrento to Trieste is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sorrento and Trieste

Transport options from Sorrento to Trieste
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 20m
€100($100)
hourly634km (394 miles)
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane4h 45m
€165($165)
hourly775km (482 miles)
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane5h 45m
€105($105)
twice daily887km (551 miles)
Train via Napoli P. Garibaldi + 1 similar
8h 20m
€90($90)
every 3 hours903km (561 miles)
Train8h 30m
€74($74)
once daily903km (561 miles)
Train and Bus
14h 15m
€64($64)
once daily959km (596 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
€135($135)
on demand907km (564 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