How to travel from Trieste to Ventimiglia, Italy

The distance between Trieste and Ventimiglia is around 679km (422 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Trieste to Ventimiglia 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 VentimigliaTrieste if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Trieste (TRS) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Ventimiglia.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)

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Bus

Take the bus to Ventimiglia.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Ventimiglia.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance686km (426 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trieste and Ventimiglia

There are several options for getting from Trieste to Ventimiglia by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 12h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Trieste and Ventimiglia is around 679km (422 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 531km (330 miles)

It takes around 7h 55m to get from Trieste and Ventimiglia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Trieste to Ventimiglia is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Trieste and Ventimiglia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

Trenitalia run train services between Trieste and Ventimiglia. 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 Trieste and Ventimiglia. It typically takes around 12h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Trieste and Ventimiglia with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 12h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Trieste and Ventimiglia. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Trieste and Ventimiglia. Flights depart from Trieste (TRS) and arrive at Nice (NCE) - via Rome (FCO). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Trieste to Ventimiglia. There is however a flight that goes via Rome (FCO). This services will take at least 4h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Trieste to Ventimiglia typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Trieste (TRS) and and arrive into Nice (NCE).

The closest major airport to Ventimiglia is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) which is approximately 121km (75 miles) from Ventimiglia. Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) and Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) 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 Ventimiglia. The distance is around 686km (426 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trieste to Ventimiglia is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around €56 ($56).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Trieste and Ventimiglia

Transport options from Trieste to Ventimiglia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 30m
€135($135)
hourly996km (619 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 55m
€56($56)
once daily679km (422 miles)
Train via Venezia S. Lucia8h 10m
€59($59)
once daily696km (432 miles)
Bus
12h 35m
€40($40)
once daily833km (518 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
€125($125)
on demand686km (426 miles)

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Airports near Ventimiglia

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

GOA
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
121km (75 miles) from Ventimiglia
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
222km (138 miles) from Ventimiglia
PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
225km (140 miles) from Ventimiglia