There are 8 ways to get from Barcelona to Trieste by plane, shuttle, train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Fly to Trieste • 5h 26m
Cheapest option
6 alternative options
Fly to Venice, shuttle • 6h 45m
Fly to Ljubljana, shuttle • 7h 57m
Train • 17h 8m
Bus via Venice • 20h 20m
Bus • 21h 45m
Drive • 12h 55m
Barcelona to Trieste by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Trieste is to bus which costs €85 - €130 and takes 21h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Trieste is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs €60 - €280.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord and arriving at Trieste. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Trieste Centrale via Montpellier Sud de France, Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud, Montmélian, St Jean De Maurienne Arvan and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 8m.
The distance between Barcelona and Trieste is 1096 km. The road distance is 1379 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Trieste without a car is to train which takes 17h 8m and costs €140 - €440.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Barcelona to Trieste, including transfers.
Barcelona to Trieste bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord station.
Barcelona to Trieste train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Trieste is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs €60 - €280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €440 and takes 17h 8m, you could also bus via Venice, which costs €110 - €160 and takes 20h 20m.
- Distance: 1096 km
- Duration: 5h 26m
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Trieste, Italy?
Ryanair and Alitalia fly from Barcelona to Trieste once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona to Trieste via Montpellier Sud de France, Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud, Montmélian, St Jean De Maurienne Arvan, and Torino Porta Susa in around 17h 8m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona to Trieste
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €350
Flights from Barcelona to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €370
Flights from Barcelona to Venice via Alghero
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €370
Flights from Barcelona to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €320
Flights from Barcelona to Bologna via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €320
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Barcelona to Venice via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €600
Flights from Barcelona to Ljubljana via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €650
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €280
Flights from Barcelona to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €310
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Barcelona to Ljubljana via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190 - €600
Flights from Barcelona to Ljubljana via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €190 - €600
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Barcelona to Trieste via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €380
Flights from Barcelona to Venice via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €430
Flights from Barcelona to Bologna via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €390
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Barcelona to Venice via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €390
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Barcelona to Ljubljana via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €370
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Barcelona to Ljubljana via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180 - €850
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14 - €55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €14 - €20
- Base Standard
- €30 - €45
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55
Train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9 - €23
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €9 - €13
- Base Standard
- €14 - €19
- Base Premium
- €16 - €23
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €120
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €35 - €55
- Base Standard
- €65 - €95
- Base Premium
- €80 - €120
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €30 - €45
- Smart Flex
- €35 - €45
Train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centrale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13 - €19
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €13 - €18
- Smart Flex
- €15 - €19
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €19 - €21
Train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €16 - €19
Frequently asked questions
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11 - €15
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €15
Train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8 - €11
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €11
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Montpellier Sud De France
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60 - €110
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €60 - €80
- 1st Class
- €80 - €110
Train from Montpellier Sud De France to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €75
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €55
- 1st Class
- €55 - €75
Train from St Jean De Maurienne Arvan to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28 - €60
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €28 - €40
- 1st Class
- €40 - €60
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Montpellier Sud De France
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €28 - €40
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Montpellier Sud De France to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18 - €25
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Montpellier Sud de France to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Montmélian to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne-Arvan
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2Rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Montpellier Sud De France to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €50
- Rail 1st Class
- €50 - €75
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montmelian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €24 - €55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €24 - €35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35 - €55
Train from Montmelian to St Jean De Maurienne Arvan
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10 - €21
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €14
- Rail 1st Class
- €14 - €21
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- info@goopti.com
- Website
- goopti.com
Shuttle from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €35 - €260
- Schedules at
- goopti.com
- Shared
- €34 - €37
- Private
- €140 - €260
Shuttle from Ljubljana Airport to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €30 - €180
- Schedules at
- goopti.com
- Shared
- €31 - €34
- Private
- €95 - €180
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €95 - €140
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Venice to Trieste
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord to Trieste
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €85 - €130
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
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Barcelona to Trieste bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Trieste station.
Barcelona to Trieste train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Trieste Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Trieste is 1379 km. It takes approximately 12h 55m to drive from Barcelona to Trieste.
Book your Barcelona to Trieste bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 3089+ hotels available in Trieste. Prices start at €42 per night.