There are 8 ways to get from Milan to Trieste by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Trieste Centraletrain Fr
4h 12m€55–120Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Milan to Trieste402.6 km
5h 5m€21–25Train, bus
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain 8993 / ...
- Take the bus from Stazione Mestre to Trieste, Autostazionebus
5h 12m€224–612Drive 402.7 km
- Drive from Milan to Triestecar 402.7 km
3h 57m€64–92Fly from Milan Linate Airport
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane LIN - TRS
5h 24m€60–229Train via Venice (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Luciatrain Fr
- Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Centraletrain Re / ...
5h 44m€65–151Bus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Triestebus 419 / ...
6h€30–65Train to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain
- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane GOA - TRS
5h 28m€83–222
Milan to Trieste by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Trieste is to rideshare which costs €21 - €25 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Trieste is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs €60 - €95.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Trieste. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Trieste Centrale. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Milan and Trieste is 402 km. The road distance is 402.7 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Trieste without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs €55 - €120.
The train from Milan Centrale to Trieste Centrale takes 4h 12m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Milan to Trieste bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Milan to Trieste train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Trieste is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs €55 - €120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €60 - €230 and takes 5h 24m, you could also bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Trieste, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Milano Centrale to Trieste Centrale every 4 hours. Tickets cost €55–120 and the journey takes 4h 12m. Alternatively, ITA Airways, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) every 4 hours.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–300
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170–700
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–140
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Trieste Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- [email protected]
- Website
- GoOpti
Bus from Stazione Mestre to Trieste, Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €190–550
- Website
- GoOpti
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Milan to Trieste
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–25
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Milan to Trieste bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Trieste station.
Milan to Trieste train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Trieste Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Trieste is 403 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Milan to Trieste.
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Book your Milan to Trieste bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 3672+ hotels available in Trieste.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milan and Trieste. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.