There are 8 ways to get from Split Airport (SPU) to Trieste by plane, bus, night train, train, rideshare, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
best- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane SPU - TRS
5h 13m€103–271Drive 399.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Split Airport (SPU) to Triestecar 399.4 km
5h 10m€65–93Bus
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus Arriva
- Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
8h 38m€92–194Night train, train, bus
- Take the nighttrain from Split Predgrade to Ogulinnighttrain
- Take the train from Ogulin to Rijekatrain Re
- Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
13h 34m€117–179Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Split Airport (SPU) to Trieste399.4 km
5h 10mFly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane SPU - ZAG
- Take a shuttle bus from Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport to Trieste Centrale
4h 28m€96–553Fly to Pula Airport, bus
- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Pula Airport (PUY)plane SPU - PUY
- Take the bus from Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor to Trieste Centralebus
7h 55m€143–397Bus via Solin
- Take the bus from Solin to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus
- Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
11h 18m€117–209
Split Airport (SPU) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Split Airport (SPU) to Trieste is to drive which costs €60 - €95 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Split Airport (SPU) to Trieste is to fly and shuttle which takes 4h 28m and costs €95 - €600.
No, there is no direct bus from Split Airport (SPU) to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Split Airport and arriving at Trieste, Autostazione via Split, Autobusni Kolodvor and Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Split Airport (SPU) and Trieste is 370 km. The road distance is 399.4 km.
The best way to get from Split Airport (SPU) to Trieste without a car is to bus which takes 8h 38m and costs €90 - €200.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Split Airport (SPU) to Trieste, including transfers.
Split Airport (SPU) to Trieste bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
The best way to get from Split Airport (SPU) to Trieste is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs €100 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €200 and takes 8h 38m.
Split Airport (SPU) to Trieste bus services, operated by Arriva Croatia, arrive at Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Yes, the driving distance between Split Airport (SPU) to Trieste is 399 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Split Airport (SPU) to Trieste.
What companies run services between Split Airport (SPU), Croatia and Trieste, Italy?
Airbus France, Air Dolomiti, and five other airlines fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Split Airport to Trieste, Autostazione via Split, Autobusni Kolodvor, Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor, and Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor in around 8h 38m.
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Split Airport to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–100
Flights from Split Airport to Pula Airport via Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Phone
- +385 60 333 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Night train from Split Predgrade to Ogulin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €26
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Ogulin to Rijeka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
- Phone
- +385 (0)72 660 660
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
Bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–23
- Website
- Arriva Croatia
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Split Airport (SPU) to Trieste
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
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