The cheapest and fastest coaches from Florence to Trieste
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
5 h 19 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
289 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Florence to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Trieste will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.
Of the 12 buses that leave Florence for Trieste every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 289 km distance in an average of 5 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
279013:206h15Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)19:35Trieste, Central Bus Station£111One-way0 changes
FlixBus15:505h45Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)21:35Trieste, Autostazione£171One-way0 changes
27923:156h35Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)9:50Trieste, Central Bus Station£211One-way0 changes
FlixBus1:304h55Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)6:25Trieste, Autostazione£301One-way0 changes
FlixBus1:055h20Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo6:25Trieste, Autostazione£301One-way0 changes
10:304h20Florence14:50Trieste£311One-way0 changes
FlixBus1:304h55Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)6:25Trieste, Autostazione£301One-way0 changes
FlixBus1:055h20Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo6:25Trieste, Autostazione£301One-way0 changes
FlixBus15:505h45Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)21:35Trieste, Autostazione£171One-way0 changes
279013:206h15Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)19:35Trieste, Central Bus Station£111One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Florence to Trieste
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 289 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£13 Average Price Cheapest | £34 Average Price |
6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Florence to Trieste bus times
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Trieste coaches for today, Friday 24 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:20 Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 8h05 | 6:25 Trieste, Autostazione | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:55 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 7h30 | 6:25 Trieste, Autostazione | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:40 Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 6h45 | 6:25 Trieste, Autostazione | 1 change | |
| Saturday 25 April | |||||
FlixBus | 1:05 Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 5h20 | 6:25 Trieste, Autostazione | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 4h55 | 6:25 Trieste, Autostazione | 0 changesdirect | |
054 · 064 | 2:15 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 6h15 | 8:30 Trieste, Autostazione | 1 change | |
2792 | 3:15 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 6h35 | 9:50 Trieste, Central Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 7h20 | 12:15 Trieste, Autostazione | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 6h55 | 12:15 Trieste, Autostazione | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 6h40 | 16:15 Trieste, Autostazione | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 6h55 | 19:10 Trieste, Autostazione | 1 change | |
2790 | 13:20 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 6h15 | 19:35 Trieste, Central Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:50 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 5h45 | 21:35 Trieste, Autostazione | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Florence to Trieste
Buses from Florence to Trieste run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 289 km distance in 4h 55m.
Distance 289 km |
Average bus duration 5h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 4h 55m |
First bus 0:01 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee from Florence to TriesteYou can travel by bus between Florence to Trieste with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Florence to Trieste coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence to Trieste by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Trieste, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Marino Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Marino Autolinee
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Marino Autolinee
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Marino Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Florence and Trieste
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 37, 72 Tram: T1
- 06:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 12, 13, 17 Train: Firenze Santa Maria Novella
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