The cheapest and fastest buses from Vienna to Trieste
Cheapest price
€61
Average price
€88
Fastest journey
6 h 25 m
Average duration
6 h 58 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
346 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vienna to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Trieste will cost around €88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €61.
Of the 6 buses that leave Vienna for Trieste on Sun, Dec 21, 4 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 346 km distance in an average of 6 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 25 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 8 h 15 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 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 €30. 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 €30, and a flight costs an average of €357.
Distance: 346 km
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€50 Average price Cheapest | €78 Average price | €416 Average price |
6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 32m Average total duration 8h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Vienna to Trieste bus times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna 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 |
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FlixBus | 8:25 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 6h45 | 3:10 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:55 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 6h30 | 5:25 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 8h35 | 1:35 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 8h15 | 1:35 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:10 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 6h25 | 4:35 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:55 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 6h55 | 9:50 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Vienna to Trieste
Buses from Vienna to Trieste run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €30 but you can travel from only €28 by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 346 km distance in 6h 25m.
Distance 346 km |
Average bus duration 6h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price €30 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 6h 25m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar Bus from Vienna to TriesteYou can travel by bus between Vienna to Trieste with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as €28. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Vienna to Trieste
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna 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 Vienna, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz, Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and Vienna, Mitte Marxergasse. When arriving in Trieste, you can end your trip in coach stations like Trieste, Autostazione, Trieste, Molo dei Bersaglieri and Trieste, Central Bus Station.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz, which is located around 2.7 miles (4.4 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 Vienna to Trieste
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 77A, 80A Metro: U3
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant 1 (in the station)
- Restaurant 2 (in the station)
- Restaurant 3 (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13A, 69A Metro: U1 Train: S1, S2, S3
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