The cheapest and fastest buses from Salzburg to Trieste
Cheapest price
€35
Average price
€47
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 50 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
246 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Salzburg to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Trieste will cost around €47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €35.
Of the 2 buses that leave Salzburg for Trieste on Wed, Nov 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct buses cover the 246 km distance in an average of 5 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest buses will take 6 h 30 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Salzburg to Trieste
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 246 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€36 Average price Cheapest | €51 Average price |
5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Salzburg to Trieste bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:50 PM Salzburg | 5h10 | 7:00 PM Trieste | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:05 PM Salzburg | 6h30 | 12:35 AM Trieste | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Salzburg to Trieste
Distance 246 km |
Average bus duration 5h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 10m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Salzburg to TriesteYou can travel by bus between Salzburg to Trieste with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Salzburg to Trieste

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Salzburg, P+R Süd, which is located around 3 miles (4.9 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.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Salzburg to Trieste
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Süd (in the station)
- Fast-Food Express (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 3, 8, 28
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