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Bologna to Trieste buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bologna and Trieste takes 4h 50m and the fastest bus takes 3h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bologna to Trieste. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 50m
Duration
318 km
Distance
€29
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Bologna to Trieste bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Bologna and Trieste. The earliest departure is at 2:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Bologna is at 2:00 PM which arrives into Trieste at 6:20 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 35m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 20m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 15m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 15m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 15m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 30m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 15m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 40m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 35m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bologna to Trieste? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 318 km
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Trieste, Italy?

FlixBus operates a bus from Bologna Centrale to Trieste 3 times a day. Tickets cost €28–45 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Two other operators also service this route.

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