The cheapest and fastest buses from Milan to Trieste
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€41
Fastest journey
4 h 40 m
Average duration
6 h 1 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
358 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Trieste will cost around €41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 14 buses that leave Milan for Trieste on Sun, Dec 21, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 358 km distance in an average of 6 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 6 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan to Trieste
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. 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 €8, and a flight costs an average of €173.
Distance: 358 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€24 Average price Cheapest | €40 Average price | €249 Average price |
6h 44m Average total duration 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Milan to Trieste bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Trieste buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
94561 · 4781 | 5:10 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 8h20 | 1:30 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
2809 | 6:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h10 | 12:40 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h10 | 1:40 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
3801 · 2790 | 8:25 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 10h10 | 6:35 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
2895 | 10:45 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h55 | 5:40 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 7h10 | 6:10 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 8h05 | 8:35 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h40 | 10:10 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 11h55 | 7:55 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 7h55 | 5:25 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
2495 · 2792 | 9:40 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 11h10 | 8:50 AM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 7h15 | 5:25 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:10 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h55 | 6:05 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milan to Trieste
Buses from Milan to Trieste run on average 11 times per day, taking around 6h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 358 km distance in 6h 10m.
Distance 358 km |
Average bus duration 6h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 6h 10m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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FAQs: Bus from Milan to Trieste
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Trieste by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Trieste, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Milan, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Milano, Milan Linate Airport, Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) and Milan, Stazione Garibaldi. When arriving in Trieste, you can end your route in coach stations like Trieste, Autostazione, Trieste, Molo dei Bersaglieri and Trieste, Central Bus Station.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Milano, Milan Linate Airport, which is located around 5.5 miles (8.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Trieste, Autostazione, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Milan to Trieste
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Lampugnano (in the station)
- Trattoria Milano (0.5 km)
- Pizza Express (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M1 Bus: 68, 78, 80
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Italiana (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Trattoria Milano (0.5 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 121, 132 Metro: M3
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