How to travel from Trieste to Milan, Italy

The distance between Trieste and Milan is around 403km (250 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Trieste to Milan 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 Milano P.Garibaldi.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)

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Bus

Take the bus to Milan.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
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Drive

Drive to Milan.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance409km (254 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trieste and Milan

There are several options for getting from Trieste to Milan by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €62 ($62).

The distance between Trieste and Milan is around 403km (250 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 359km (223 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Trieste and Milan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Trieste to Milan is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €62 ($62).

The cheapest way to travel between Trieste and Milan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Trieste and Milan. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Trieste and Milan with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 3h 55m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Trieste and Milan. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 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 Trieste and Milan. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Trieste to Milan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Trieste and Milan. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trieste to Milan. We recommend that you take the train to Milano P.Garibaldi. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Milan is Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Milan. Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) and Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) 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 Trieste and Milan. The distance is around 409km (254 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trieste to Milan is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Trieste and Milan

Transport options from Trieste to Milan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 55m
€40($40)
once daily403km (250 miles)
Train via Venezia S. Lucia4h 35m
€44($44)
once daily418km (260 miles)
Bus
5h 50m
€27($27)
5 times a day429km (267 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€62($62)
on demand409km (254 miles)

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Airports near Milan

The following major airports near Milan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Milan
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
41km (26 miles) from Milan
BGY
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Milan