The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna to Trieste
Cheapest price
€92
Average price
€101
Fastest journey
8 h 52 m
Average duration
10 h 27 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
346 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €101 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €92.
It's difficult to get from Vienna to Trieste without transferring at least once.
RJ 131+
Regionale Veloce 3441
RJ 131+
Regionale Veloce 3443
RJ 131+
Regionale Veloce 3571
RJ 133+
Regionale Veloce 3447 · Treno 3447 effettuato con BUS TSM61
RJ 133+
Regionale Veloce 3861
RJ 533+
D 211+
EC 134
RJX 662+
RJ 533+
D 211+
EC 134
RJ 133+
Regionale Veloce 3861
RJ 131+
Regionale Veloce 3441
RJ 131+
Regionale Veloce 3571Travel Information
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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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€78 Average price | €50 Average price Cheapest | €416 Average price |
8h 32m Average total duration 8h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Vienna to Trieste train times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Trieste trains for today, Monday, November 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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RJ 133+ Regionale Veloce 3447 · Treno 3447 effettuato con BUS TSM61 | 11:24 AM Vienna Hbf | 12h44 | 12:08 AM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
RJ 133+ Regionale Veloce 3861 | 11:24 AM Vienna Hbf | 10h31 | 9:55 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, November 18 | |||||
RJ 131+ Regionale Veloce 3441 | 5:24 AM Vienna Hbf | 11h20 | 4:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
RJ 131+ Regionale Veloce 3443 | 5:24 AM Vienna Hbf | 13h20 | 6:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
RJ 131+ Regionale Veloce 3571 | 5:24 AM Vienna Hbf | 12h20 | 5:44 PM Trieste Centrale | 1 transfer | |
RJX 662+ RJ 533+ D 211+ EC 134 | 7:02 AM Vienna Airport | 9h14 | 4:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 3 transfers | |
RJ 533+ D 211+ EC 134 | 7:24 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h52 | 4:16 PM Trieste Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vienna to Trieste
Trains from Vienna to Trieste run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €28 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 346 km distance in 8h 15m.
Distance 346 km |
Average train duration 8h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price €28 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 8h 15m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:28 |
Train companies: ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB from Vienna to Trieste trainsÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB trains will get you between Vienna and Trieste from €28. 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 Vienna to Trieste
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna 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.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Vienna Hbf, which is located around 2.9 miles (4.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Trieste Centrale, located 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Vienna to Trieste
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Felberstraße 1.
- Restaurant Westpol
- Vapiano Wien Westbahnhof
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof
- Fleming's Hotel Wien-Stadthalle
- Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-10 for regional and suburban trains
- Hall 3: access to metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line U3, Line U6
- Tram: Line 5, Line 6, Line 9, Line 18, Line 52, Line 60
- Bus: Several lines available
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via the A4 motorway.
- Café Restaurant Johann Strauss
- Zugvogel
- Outside the main terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
- Moxy Vienna Airport
- LifeHotel Vienna Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main terminal
- Located in the main terminal
- Green Motion
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: CAT connections
- S-Bahn: Line S7
- Bus: Several lines available
- CAT (City Airport Train) to Vienna city center
- Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sat: 09:00 - 18:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
- Burger King
- L’Osteria
- Akakiko
- McDonald’s
- Oberlaa
- Nordsee
- Som Kitchen
- Starbucks
- Admiral Sports Bar
- Asia Gourmet
- & many more
- Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
- Star Inn Hotel
- Quartier Belvedere
- AZIMUT Hotel Vienna
- Information desks are located at each end of the main level.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Nordbergstraße.
- Restaurant Zum Roten Bären
- Gasthaus Wickerl
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Austria Classic Hotel Wien
- Hotel Bellevue Wien
- Hotel Boltzmann
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for regional and S-Bahn services
- Tram: Line D, Line 5
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Line S40
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Access is available via Keißlergasse.
- Restaurant Hütteldorfer
- Gasthaus Maria Brunn
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Hotel An der Wien
- Hotel Kreiner
- Hotel Hadrigan
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Metro: U4
- S-Bahn: S45, S50
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Gigergasse.
- Restaurant Steirereck
- Plachutta Wollzeile
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- Hilton Vienna Park
- InterContinental Vienna
- Hotel Am Konzerthaus Vienna
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for S-Bahn and City Airport Train
- Hall 2: U-Bahn connections
- S-Bahn: S1, S2, S3, S7
- U-Bahn: U3, U4
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Eichenstraße.
- Restaurant Meidlinger Markt
- Gasthaus Tirolergarten
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Rainers
- Austria Trend Hotel Bosei
- Hotel Fabrik
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Austria, Germany, and Hungary
- Hall 2: S-Bahn and metro connections
- Metro: Line U6
- Tram: Line 62
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S60
- 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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