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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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How to get from Vienna to Trieste by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Trieste is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Lagune Line 3571
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VENEZIA AIRLINK AV028 · Lagune Line 3567
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VENEZIA AIRLINK AV160 · Lagune Line 3439
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VENEZIA AIRLINK AV036 · Lagune Line 3569Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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FAQs: Travel from Vienna 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 Vienna to Trieste.

There are 2 travel options from Vienna to Trieste: train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Trieste is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €20 compared to other travel options to Trieste:
A coach is less than a flight with an average ticket price of from Vienna to Trieste.
Taking a coach costs €8 less than taking a train, which costs on average €28 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Trieste from Vienna is by coach with an average travel time of 6 h 25 min.
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Train takes 8 h 15 min on average.
The Vienna to Trieste distance is approximately 346 km.
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Trieste is:
- 6 coaches a day.
- 24 flights per day.
- 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Vienna and Trieste as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Vienna to Trieste:
- Coaches mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Trieste, Autostazione.
- Trains most often depart from Vienna at Vienna Hbf and arrive in Trieste at Trieste Centrale.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Vienna to Trieste:
- You can travel by coach between Vienna and Trieste with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Vienna to Trieste tickets for €20 on Omio.
- You can travel between Vienna and Trieste by flight with Austrian Airlines. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €64 with Austrian Airlines from Vienna to Trieste.
- You can travel between Vienna and Trieste by train with ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB or ÖBB | InterCity. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €28 with ÖBB | Euro City (EC) from Vienna to Trieste.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Trieste with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach available with FlixBus 3 direct coaches per day.
- Direct flight available with 3 direct flights per day.
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 between Vienna and Trieste.
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