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

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Trieste is to bus via Venice which costs €30 - €55 and takes 11h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Trieste is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 3m and costs €230 - €650.

Is there a direct bus between Switzerland and Trieste?

No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Zürich Hbf and arriving at Trieste via Piazzale Roma and Venezia, Tronchetto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Trieste?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Trieste Centrale via Zürich HB, Como S. Giovanni and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Trieste?

The distance between Switzerland and Trieste is 598 km. The road distance is 594.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Switzerland to Trieste without a car is to train which takes 10h 4m and costs €140 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Switzerland to Trieste, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Trieste bus from?

Switzerland to Trieste bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Zürich Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Trieste train from?

Switzerland to Trieste train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Switzerland to Trieste?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Trieste is to train which takes 10h 4m and costs €140 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus via Venice, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 11h 1m.

Where does the Switzerland to Trieste bus arrive?

Switzerland to Trieste bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Venezia, Piazzale Roma station.

Where does the Switzerland to Trieste train arrive?

Switzerland to Trieste train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Trieste?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Trieste is 595 km. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Switzerland to Trieste.

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Switzerland to Trieste - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Switzerland to Trieste by plane, shuttle, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, train, or car

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Fly Zurich Airport to Ljubljana, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane ZRH - LJU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Trieste Centraleshuttle
5h 3m
€239–643
Bus via Venice
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Venezia, Piazzale Romabus
2. Take the bus from Venezia, Tronchetto to Triestebus N406 / ...
11h 1m
€33–51
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Trieste Centraletrain Fr
10h 4m
€142–392
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Villach Hbfnighttrain En / ...
2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Trieste Centraletrain Rjx
13h 12m
€241–722
Fly Zurich Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ZRH - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Trieste Centraleshuttle
5h 51m
€294–833
Fly Geneva International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane GVA - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Trieste Centraleshuttle
6h 8m
€267–836
Fly Zurich Airport to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane ZRH - ZAG
2. Take a shuttle bus from Velika Gorica, Zagreb Airport to Trieste Centraleshuttle
7h 19m
€130–1,025
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Rijekabus
2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
14h 24m
€238–391
Drive 594.8 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Triestecar 594.8 km
7h 53m
€104–150

Switzerland to Trieste by train

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Distance: 598.4 km
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Trieste, Italy?

You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Trieste Centrale via Zürich HB, Como S. Giovanni, and Milano Centrale in around 10h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Trieste via Zürich HB, Zürich Hbf, Venezia, Piazzale Roma, Piazzale Roma, and Venezia, Tronchetto in around 11h 1m.

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