How to travel from Vienna to Trieste

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Trieste

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a flight costs an average of $402.

Distance: 214 miles (346 km)

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$58

Average price

Cheapest

$100

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$533

Average price

6h 38m

Average total duration

6h 8m

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30m

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8h 32m

Average total duration

8h 2m

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30m

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4h 5m

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1h 5m

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3h 0m

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0.3 - 0.9kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Vienna to Trieste

How to get from Vienna to Trieste by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Vienna to Trieste is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:25 AM6h45
    Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    4:10 PMTrieste, Autostazione
    $921One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:20 PM8h15
    Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    2:35 AMTrieste, Autostazione
    $691One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesLH6409+Air DolomitiLH9570
    8:50 AM5h10
    Vienna International Airport
    2:00 PMTrieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
    $5711One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • ÖBBRJX 133+RegionaleLagune Line 3571
    8:53 AM9h51
    Vienna Hbf
    6:44 PMTrieste Centrale
    $2051One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBBRJX 133+RegionaleLagune Line 3443
    8:53 AM10h51
    Vienna Hbf
    7:44 PMTrieste Centrale
    $2051One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBBRJX 133+RegionaleLagune Line 3581
    8:53 AM11h51
    Vienna Hbf
    8:44 PMTrieste Centrale
    $2051One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:00 PM8h35
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    2:35 AMTrieste, Autostazione
    $691One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:10 PM6h25
    Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    5:35 AMTrieste, Autostazione
    $921One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:55 AM6h55
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    10:50 AMTrieste, Autostazione
    $1151One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air DolomitiOS541+RegionaleVENEZIA AIRLINK AV282 · Lagune Line 3567
    9:10 AM5h34
    Vienna International Airport
    2:44 PMTrieste Centrale
    $3451One-way
    2 transfers
  • Air DolomitiOS541+RegionaleVENEZIA AIRLINK AV160 · Lagune Line 3439
    9:10 AM6h34
    Vienna International Airport
    3:44 PMTrieste Centrale
    $3451One-way
    2 transfers
  • Air DolomitiOS541+RegionaleVENEZIA AIRLINK AV150 · Lagune Line 3569
    9:10 AM7h34
    Vienna International Airport
    4:44 PMTrieste Centrale
    $3451One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Trieste

Travel to Trieste easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Vienna to Trieste.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Vienna and Trieste including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Trieste is a train with an average price of $29 (€23).

This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Trieste:

A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna to Trieste costing on average $35 (€29).

A train is $374 (€305) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Trieste costing on average $402 (€328).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Trieste is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 40m.

Other travel options to Trieste take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 25m.

Train takes on average 6h 38m.

The distance from Vienna to Trieste is approximately 214 miles (346 km).
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Trieste is:
  • Around 13 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Trieste as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vienna to Trieste:
  • Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Trieste Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Trieste, Autostazione.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Trieste, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines to go to Trieste by flight.
  • Travel with ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | REX to go to Trieste by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, GoOpti to go to Trieste by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Trieste with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Railjet.
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, GoOpti.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna to Trieste often also extend their vacation to go to Venice, Ljubljana, Rome, Milan, Pula. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Trieste and these popular destinations at a great price.
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