The cheapest and fastest coaches from Florence to Trieste
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£46
Fastest journey
4 h 55 m
Average duration
5 h 42 m
Buses per day
13
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 £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £21.
Of the 13 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 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 55 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£211One-way0 changes
FlixBus17:306h55Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)0:25Trieste, Autostazione£261One-way0 changes
FlixBus1:055h20Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo6:25Trieste, Autostazione£291One-way0 changes
FlixBus1:304h55Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)6:25Trieste, Autostazione£291One-way0 changes
FlixBus15:505h45Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)21:35Trieste, Autostazione£381One-way0 changes
FlixBus1:304h55Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)6:25Trieste, Autostazione£291One-way0 changes
FlixBus1:055h20Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo6:25Trieste, Autostazione£291One-way0 changes
FlixBus15:505h45Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)21:35Trieste, Autostazione£381One-way0 changes
279013:206h15Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)19:35Trieste, Central Bus Station£211One-way0 changes
054 · 0642:156h15Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)8:30Trieste, Autostazione£501One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 6m. 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 £8, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 289 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£15 Average Price Cheapest | £35 Average Price |
5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration Fastest 5h 6m 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 tomorrow, Friday 24 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 1:05 Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 5h20 | 6:25 Trieste, Autostazione | 0 changesdirect | |
2772 | 1:20 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 6h20 | 7:40 Trieste, Central Bus Station | 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 | |
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 · FlixBus | 7:00 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 7h00 | 14:00 Trieste, Autostazione | 1 change | |
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 | |
FlixBus | 17:30 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 6h55 | 0:25 Trieste, Autostazione | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:40 Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 6h45 | 6:25 Trieste, Autostazione | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Florence to Trieste
Buses from Florence to Trieste run on average 11 times per day, taking around 5h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 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 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 4h 55m |
First bus 0:01 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, M&M Travel from Florence to TriesteYou can travel by bus between Florence to Trieste with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, M&M Travel for as low as £8. 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
Most Florence to Trieste buses use the Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) to Trieste, Autostazione station pair, with some services arriving at Trieste, Centrale. Use this guide to compare Florence and Trieste bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Florence station do buses to Trieste leave from?
Getting to Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) from Florence city centre
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) bus station facilities and services
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze): Parking, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo from Florence city centre
Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo bus station facilities and services
Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 from Florence city centre
Getting to Trieste, Autostazione from Trieste city centre
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