How to travel from Milan to Trieste

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan to Trieste

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. 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 €8, and a flight costs an average of €173.

Distance: 358 km

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€40

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€24

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5h 50m

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from Milan to Trieste

How to get from Milan to Trieste by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Milan to Trieste is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Itabus2895
11:45AM6h55
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
06:40PMTrieste, Central Bus Station
161One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Itabus2495 · 2792
10:40PM11h10
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
09:50AMTrieste, Central Bus Station
141One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

ITAAZ1353
08:15PM0h55
Milan Linate Airport
09:10PMTrieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
2411One-way
0 transfers

Other options

RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2459 · Regionale Veloce 3978 · Lagune Line 3441
09:20AM8h24
Milan Centrale
05:44PMTrieste Centrale
431One-way
2 transfers
RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2463 · Regionale Veloce 3980 · Lagune Line 3571
11:20AM7h24
Milan Centrale
06:44PMTrieste Centrale
431One-way
2 transfers
RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2455 · Regionale Veloce 3994 · Lagune Line 3439
07:20AM8h24
Milan Centrale
03:44PMTrieste Centrale
431One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM6h25
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
04:55PMTrieste, Autostazione
291One-way
0 transfers
Itabus2809
07:30AM6h10
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
01:40PMTrieste, Central Bus Station
321One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:30AM6h10
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
02:40PMTrieste, Autostazione
421One-way
0 transfers
ITAAZ2071 · AZ1359
03:00PM3h30
Milan Linate Airport
06:30PMTrieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
2881One-way
1 transfer
ITAAZ2133 · AZ1359
01:00PM5h30
Milan Linate Airport
06:30PMTrieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
2881One-way
1 transfer
ITAAZ2045 · AZ1359
10:00AM8h30
Milan Linate Airport
06:30PMTrieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
2881One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Milan to Trieste

Travel to Trieste easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Milan to Trieste.

FAQs

You can get to Trieste from Milan 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Milan to Trieste is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €5 compared to other travel options to Trieste:

A coach is €167 less than a flight with an average ticket price of €172 from Milan to Trieste.

Taking a coach costs €30 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of €34.

The fastest way to get to Trieste from Milan is by flight with an average travel time of 55 min.

Other travel options to Trieste take longer:

Taking a coach requires on average 6 h 30 min of travel time.

Train takes on average 4 h 2 min.

The distance between Milan and Trieste is around 357 km.

The average frequency per day from Milan to Trieste is:

  • 5 coaches a day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Milan and Trieste as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Milan to Trieste:

  • Coaches most often depart from Milan at Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) and arrive in Trieste at Trieste, Autostazione.
  • Flights from Milan to Trieste most often leave from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Trieste Centrale.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Milan to Trieste:

  • You can take a coach from Milan to Trieste with FlixBus, Itabus or BlaBlaCar Bus. Cheap tickets can be found for €5 with Itabus from Milan to Trieste.
  • You can take a flight from Milan to Trieste with Alitalia. Cheap tickets can be found for €172 with Alitalia from Milan to Trieste.
  • You can travel by train between Milan and Trieste with Frecciarossa, Regionale, Trenitalia, Italo, Intercity or Intercity Notte, and you can find Trenitalia Milan to Trieste tickets for €32 on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Trieste with the following travel companies:

  • 5 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, Itabus or BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Trieste as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Milan to Trieste.

Looking to extend your trip from Milan to Trieste? Many Omio customers who go from Milan to Trieste usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like Venice, Ljubljana, Rome or Naples. If you're looking to explore Venice, Ljubljana, Rome or Naples from Trieste, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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