There are 6 ways to get from Trieste to Bologna (Region) by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Cervignano del Friuli
best- Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Cervignano-Aquil.-Grtrain Re
- Take the train from Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr to Venezia Mestretrain
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
4h 15m€32–84Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trieste Central Bus Station to Bologna Autostazionebus Itabus
5h 31m€18–32Drive 299 km
- Drive from Trieste to Bologna (Region)car 299 km
2h 55m€48–70Fly
- Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane TRS - BLQ
5h 47m€64–200Bus via Venice
- Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Stazione Mestrebus
- Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Bologna Centralebus 482 / ...
5h 48m€196–325Train
- Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia S. Luciatrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
6h€46–78
Trieste to Bologna (Region) by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Bologna (Region) is to bus which costs €17 - €35 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Trieste to Bologna (Region) is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Trieste station to Bologna (Region). However, there are services departing from Trieste Central Bus Station and arriving at Cicogna Fondazione Cirulli via Bologna Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Trieste to Bologna (Region). However, there are services departing from Trieste Centrale and arriving at Bologna S. Ruffillo via Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr, Venezia Mestre and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Trieste and Bologna (Region) is 302 km. The road distance is 299 km.
The best way to get from Trieste to Bologna (Region) without a car is to train via Cervignano del Friuli which takes 4h 15m and costs €30 - €85.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Trieste to Bologna (Region), including transfers.
Trieste to Bologna (Region) bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Trieste Central Bus Station.
Trieste to Bologna (Region) train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Trieste Centrale station.
The best way to get from Trieste to Bologna (Region) is to train via Cervignano del Friuli which takes 4h 15m and costs €30 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €35 and takes 5h 31m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €200 and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between Trieste, Italy and Bologna (Region), Emilia-Romagna, Italy?
You can take a train from Trieste Centrale to Bologna S. Ruffillo via Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr, Venezia Mestre, and Bologna Centrale in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Trieste Central Bus Station to Bologna Autostazione once daily. Tickets cost €16–29 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–180
Flights from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170–650
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Trieste Centrale to Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Trieste Central Bus Station to Bologna Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
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Booking & Getting There
Trieste to Bologna (Region) bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Bologna Autostazione station.
Trieste to Bologna (Region) train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trieste to Bologna (Region) is 299 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Trieste to Bologna (Region).
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