What is the cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Trieste?

The cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Trieste is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salzburg to Trieste?

The fastest way to get from Salzburg to Trieste is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Salzburg and Trieste?

No, there is no direct bus from Salzburg to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Rathaus and arriving at Trieste via Salzburg South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Salzburg and Trieste?

No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Hbf and arriving at Trieste Centrale via Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Salzburg to Trieste?

The distance between Salzburg and Trieste is 368 km. The road distance is 364.2 km.

How do I travel from Salzburg to Trieste without a car?

The best way to get from Salzburg to Trieste without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs €45 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Salzburg to Trieste?

It takes approximately 6h to get from Salzburg to Trieste, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Trieste bus from?

Salzburg to Trieste bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Salzburg South station.

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Trieste train from?

Salzburg to Trieste train services, operated by ÖBB Intercity, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Salzburg to Trieste?

The best way to get from Salzburg to Trieste is to train which takes 6h and costs €45 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 14m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €370 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Salzburg to Trieste bus arrive?

Salzburg to Trieste bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Trieste station.

Where does the Salzburg to Trieste train arrive?

Salzburg to Trieste train services, operated by ÖBB Intercity, arrive at Villach Hbf station.

Can I drive from Salzburg to Trieste?

Yes, the driving distance between Salzburg to Trieste is 364 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Salzburg to Trieste.

How do I get a train ticket from Salzburg to Trieste?

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Where can I stay near Trieste?

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There are 6 ways to get from Salzburg to Trieste by train, bus, night train, car, plane, or shuttle

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbftrain Ic
2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Trieste Centraletrain Rj / ...
6h
€50–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salzburg South to Triestebus N862 / ...
6h 14m
€32–53
Night train, bus
1. Take the nighttrain from Salzburg Hbf to Klagenfurt Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the bus from Klagenfurt - Hauptbahnhof to Kranj, Avtobusna Postaja Kranjbus
3. Take the bus from Kranj, Avtobusna Postaja Kranj to Trieste Centralebus
7h 40m
€180–481
Drive 364.2 km
1. Drive from Salzburg to Triestecar 364.2 km
3h 36m
€61–89
Fly Salzburg Airport to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
1. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane SZG - TRS
6h 37m
€146–370
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Ljubljana, shuttle
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane MUC - LJU
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Trieste Centraleshuttle
6h 2m
€268–593

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Distance: 367.6 km
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Salzburg, Austria and Trieste, Italy?

You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Trieste Centrale via Villach Hbf in around 6h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Salzburg South to Trieste twice daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h.

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