How to travel from Venice to Trieste, Italy

The distance between Venice and Trieste is around 153km (95 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.

3 routes found

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

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Trieste.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Trieste.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance157km (98 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Venice and Trieste

There are several options for getting from Venice to Trieste by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €24 ($24).

The distance between Venice and Trieste is around 153km (95 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 116km (72 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Venice and Trieste by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Venice to Trieste is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx €24 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Venice and Trieste, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Venice and Trieste. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Venice and Trieste with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2hrs.

Trenitalia run train services between Venice and Trieste. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, 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 Venice and Trieste. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Venice and Trieste with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 2h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Venice and Trieste. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 2h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Venice to Trieste. We recommend that you take the train to Trieste Centrale. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Venice and Trieste. The distance is around 157km (98 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Venice to Trieste is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €14 ($14).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Venice and Trieste

Transport options from Venice to Trieste
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
€14($14)
hourly153km (95 miles)
Bus
2h 15m
€13($13)
every 3 hours157km (98 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
€24($24)
on demand157km (98 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