The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Trieste
Cheapest price
€27
Average price
€40
Fastest journey
3 h 14 m
Average duration
3 h 26 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
231 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Trieste will cost around €40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.
Of the 35 trains that leave Bologna for Trieste on Fri, Jun 19, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 231 km distance in an average of 3 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 14 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 3 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.
Regionale Veloce 3962 · Regionale Veloce 34357:10 AM4h38Bologna Centrale11:48 AMTrieste Centrale€271One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3974 · Regionale Veloce 356912:10 PM4h34Bologna Centrale4:44 PMTrieste Centrale€271One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3966 · Regionale Veloce 34378:10 AM4h34Bologna Centrale12:44 PMTrieste Centrale€271One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3978 · Regionale Veloce 34411:10 PM4h34Bologna Centrale5:44 PMTrieste Centrale€271One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3984 · Regionale Veloce 35814:10 PM4h34Bologna Centrale8:44 PMTrieste Centrale€271One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 94806:41 PM3h14Bologna Centrale9:55 PMTrieste Centrale€571One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 9422 · FRECCIAROSSA 97374:01 PM3h26Bologna Centrale7:27 PMTrieste Centrale€681One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9426 · FRECCIAROSSA 97496:01 PM3h26Bologna Centrale9:27 PMTrieste Centrale€681One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 8828 · FRECCIAROSSA 97598:18 PM3h27Bologna Centrale11:45 PMTrieste Centrale€681One-way1 transfer
89185:21 PM3h35Bologna Centrale8:56 PMTrieste Centrale€571One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bologna to Trieste
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna 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 train which can get you there in 3h 55m. 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 €8, and a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 231 km
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Live departures
Bologna to Trieste train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Trieste trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 8418+ Regionale Veloce 3441 | 2:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h43 | 5:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3980 · Regionale Veloce 3571 | 2:23 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h21 | 6:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3982 · Regionale Veloce 3443 | 3:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h34 | 7:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17960 · Regionale 17088 · Regionale Veloce 3445 | 3:35 PM Bologna Corticella | 6h09 | 9:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422 · FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 4:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h26 | 7:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3984 · Regionale Veloce 3581 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h34 | 8:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9423+ Regionale Veloce 3581 | 5:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h43 | 8:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3986 · Regionale Veloce 3445 | 5:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h34 | 9:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8918 | 5:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h35 | 8:56 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17964 · Regionale Veloce 3988 · Regionale Veloce 3861 | 5:34 PM Bologna Corticella | 5h21 | 10:55 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426 · FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 6:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h26 | 9:27 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9480 | 6:41 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h14 | 9:55 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428+ Regionale Veloce 3861 | 7:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h54 | 10:55 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3990 · Regionale Veloce 3861 | 7:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h45 | 10:55 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 592 | 8:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h38 | 11:38 PM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8828 · FRECCIAROSSA 9759 | 8:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h27 | 11:45 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9432+ Regionale Veloce 3447 · Treno 3447 effettuato con BUS TSM01 | 9:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h47 | 1:08 AM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9434+ Treno 17099 effettuato con bus VE249 · Regionale 16045 | 10:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 8h41 | 6:42 AM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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InterCityNotte 774+ Regionale Veloce 3431 | 4:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h19 | 8:44 AM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 774 | 4:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h32 | 9:57 AM Trieste Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3998 · Regionale Veloce 3433 | 5:20 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h24 | 9:44 AM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17944 · Regionale Veloce 3962 · Regionale Veloce 3437 | 6:59 AM Bologna Corticella | 5h45 | 12:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3962 · Regionale Veloce 3435 | 7:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h38 | 11:48 AM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9400+ Regionale Veloce 3435 | 8:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h47 | 11:48 AM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3966 · Regionale Veloce 3437 | 8:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h34 | 12:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17482 · Regionale Veloce 3970 · Regionale Veloce 3567 | 8:59 AM Bologna Corticella | 5h45 | 2:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9404+ Regionale Veloce 3437 | 9:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h43 | 12:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3972 · Regionale Veloce 3567 | 10:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h34 | 2:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17948 · Regionale 17080 · Regionale Veloce 3569 | 10:35 AM Bologna Corticella | 6h09 | 4:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490+ Regionale Veloce 3567 | 11:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h43 | 2:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3994 · Regionale Veloce 3439 | 11:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h34 | 3:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9414+ Regionale Veloce 3439 | 12:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h43 | 3:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3974 · Regionale Veloce 3569 | 12:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h34 | 4:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3978 · Regionale Veloce 3441 | 1:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h34 | 5:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Trieste
Trains from Bologna to Trieste run on average 34 times per day, taking around 3h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €17 but you can travel from only €8 by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 22:06. The fastest train covers the 231 km distance in 3h 23m.
Distance 231 km |
Average train duration 3h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Trains per day 34 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 3h 23m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 10:06 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 63 days |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte from Bologna to Trieste trainsRegionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Bologna and Trieste from €8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bologna to Trieste
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Trieste by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Trieste, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bologna to Trieste
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West)
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Piazza della Libertà
- Buffet da Pepi
- Trattoria Nerodiseppia
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- €1
- Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste
- Hotel Continentale
- NH Trieste
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for trains to Italy, Slovenia, and Austria
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 2
- Taxi services available
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