The cheapest and fastest buses from Trieste to Milan
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€40
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
5 h 52 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
358 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Trieste to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trieste to Milan will cost around €40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 16 buses that leave Trieste for Milan on Sat, Dec 27, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Dec 27 the direct buses cover the 358 km distance in an average of 5 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .
On Sat, Dec 27 the slowest buses will take 6 h 35 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.
2797 · 2402
2791 · 2494
2797 · 4592
2896

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Trieste to Milan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trieste to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. 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 €9, and a flight costs an average of €170.
Distance: 358 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€31 Average price Cheapest | €41 Average price | €263 Average price |
6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Trieste to Milan bus times
The table below shows live departures for Trieste to Milan buses for today, Friday, December 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 6h15 | 4:50 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
4782 | 12:20 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 6h25 | 6:45 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
2810 | 1:30 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 6h35 | 8:05 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 6h05 | 8:15 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
2791 · 3826 | 7:25 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 11h10 | 6:35 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
2791 · 2494 | 7:25 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 10h30 | 5:55 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
2791 · 3826 | 7:25 PM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 10h25 | 5:50 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 8h25 | 5:35 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 13h45 | 10:55 AM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 7h40 | 7:30 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 8h00 | 7:50 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, December 27 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:40 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 6h45 | 8:25 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
2896 | 7:55 AM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 7h00 | 2:55 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 7h20 | 3:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
2797 · 4592 | 9:00 AM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 8h35 | 5:35 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
2797 · 2402 | 9:00 AM Trieste, Central Bus Station | 9h15 | 6:15 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Trieste to Milan
Buses from Trieste to Milan run on average 10 times per day, taking around 6h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 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 25m.
Distance 358 km |
Average bus duration 6h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 6h 25m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus from Trieste to MilanYou can travel by bus between Trieste to Milan with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as €9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Trieste to Milan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Trieste to Milan 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 Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Trieste, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Trieste, Autostazione, Trieste, Molo dei Bersaglieri and Trieste, Central Bus Station. When arriving in Milan, you can end your trip in coach stations like Milano, Milan Linate Airport, Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) and Milan, Stazione Garibaldi.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Trieste, Autostazione, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Milano, Milan Linate Airport, located 5.5 miles (8.8 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Trieste to Milan
- 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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