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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ljubljana to Trieste
Cheapest price
€56
Average price
€56
Fastest journey
5 h 49 m
Average duration
5 h 49 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ljubljana to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ljubljana to Trieste will cost around €56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €56.
It's difficult to get from Ljubljana to Trieste without transferring at least once.
D 318 · RJX 1317:42 AM5h49Ljubljana station1:31 PMTrieste Centrale€561One-way1 transfer
- D 318 · RJX 1317:42 AM5h49Ljubljana station1:31 PMTrieste Centrale€561One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Ljubljana to Trieste
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ljubljana to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 72 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€49 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest |
4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Ljubljana to Trieste train times
The table below shows live departures for Ljubljana to Trieste trains for today, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D 318 · RJX 131 | 7:42 AM Ljubljana station | 5h49 | 1:31 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ljubljana to Trieste
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Trains from Ljubljana to Trieste run on average 1 times per day, taking around 4h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €21 but you can travel from only €10 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:43, the last at 19:53. The fastest train covers the 72 km distance in 5h 1m.
Distance 72 km |
Average train duration 4h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 1m |
First train 5:43 AM |
Last train 7:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | REX, ÖBB from Ljubljana to Trieste trainsÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | REX, ÖBB trains will get you between Ljubljana and Trieste from €10. 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 Ljubljana to Trieste
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana to Trieste
Most Ljubljana to Trieste trains use the Ljubljana to Trieste Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Ljubljana and Trieste train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Ljubljana station do trains to Trieste leave from?
Getting to Ljubljana from Ljubljana city centre
Ljubljana train station facilities and services
Ljubljana has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Sokol, JB Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Ljubljana. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Ljubljana. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ljubljana: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Ljubljana: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ljubljana: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include InterContinental Ljubljana, City Hotel Ljubljana, Grand Hotel Union.
Which Trieste station do trains from Ljubljana arrive at?
Getting to Trieste Centrale from Trieste city centre
Trieste Centrale is 1 km from Trieste city centre. Public transport options include:
Trieste Centrale train station facilities and services
Trieste Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Buffet da Pepi, Trattoria Nerodiseppia
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Trieste Centrale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Trieste Centrale. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Trieste Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Trieste Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Trieste Centrale: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste, Hotel Continentale, NH Trieste.
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