The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan to Trieste
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£63
Fastest journey
5 h 52 m
Average duration
6 h 4 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
358 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Trieste will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
Of the 29 trains that leave Milan for Trieste every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 358 km distance in an average of 6 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 17 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.
Regionale TRENORD 2637 · Regionale Veloce 33719 · Treno 17079 effettuato con bus VE32918:259h15Milan Centrale3:40Trieste Centrale£321One-way2 changes
Regionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale 33697+
Intercity 3611617:257h19Milan Centrale0:44Trieste Centrale£341One-way2 changes
Regionale TRENORD 2625 · Regionale 33653+
Intercity 58812:258h19Milan Centrale20:44Trieste Centrale£341One-way2 changes
Regionale TRENORD 2625 · Regionale 33653 · Regionale 16812 · Regionale Veloce 389212:258h39Milan Centrale21:04Trieste Centrale£371One-way3 changes
Regionale TRENORD 2615 · Regionale Veloce 33711 · Regionale Veloce 34387:257h37Milan Centrale15:02Trieste Centrale£371One-way2 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 9555 · FRECCIAROSSA 9480+
Regionale Veloce 389617:105h52Milan Centrale23:02Trieste Centrale£1021One-way2 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 97077:555h53Milan Centrale13:48Trieste Centrale£641One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 9631+
Regionale Veloce 3980 · Regionale Veloce 388813:006h02Milan Centrale19:02Trieste Centrale£781One-way2 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 9657+
Intercity 3611618:306h14Milan Centrale0:44Trieste Centrale£771One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9727+
Regionale Veloce 388812:456h17Milan Centrale19:02Trieste Centrale£671One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Milan to Trieste
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. 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 £7, and a flight costs an average of £128.
Distance: 358 km
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6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Milan to Trieste train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Trieste trains for tomorrow, Sunday 24 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 603+ Regionale Veloce 3966 · Regionale Veloce 3876 | 5:25 Milan Centrale | 7h37 | 13:02 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9511 · FRECCIAROSSA 9400+ Regionale Veloce 3876 | 6:10 Milan Centrale | 6h52 | 13:02 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 605+ Regionale Veloce 3972 · Regionale Veloce 3438 | 7:05 Milan Centrale | 7h57 | 15:02 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2615 · Regionale Veloce 33711 · Regionale Veloce 3438 | 7:25 Milan Centrale | 7h37 | 15:02 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9707 | 7:55 Milan Centrale | 5h53 | 13:48 Trieste Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9519 · FRECCIAROSSA 9406+ Regionale Veloce 3438 | 8:10 Milan Centrale | 6h52 | 15:02 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 607+ Regionale Veloce 3974 · Regionale Veloce 3884 | 9:10 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 7h52 | 17:02 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2619 · Regionale Veloce 33729 · Regionale Veloce 3884 | 9:25 Milan Centrale | 7h37 | 17:02 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9717+ Regionale Veloce 3884 | 9:45 Milan Centrale | 7h17 | 17:02 Trieste Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463+ Intercity 588 | 11:20 Milan Centrale | 9h24 | 20:44 Trieste Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2623 · Regionale Veloce 33713 · Regionale Veloce 3888 | 11:25 Milan Centrale | 7h37 | 19:02 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2625 · Regionale 33653 · Regionale 16812 · Regionale Veloce 3892 | 12:25 Milan Centrale | 8h39 | 21:04 Trieste Centrale | 3 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2625 · Regionale 33653+ Intercity 588 | 12:25 Milan Centrale | 8h19 | 20:44 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9727+ Regionale Veloce 3888 | 12:45 Milan Centrale | 6h17 | 19:02 Trieste Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9631+ Regionale Veloce 3980 · Regionale Veloce 3888 | 13:00 Milan Centrale | 6h02 | 19:02 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9637+ Intercity 588 | 13:58 Milan Centrale | 6h46 | 20:44 Trieste Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9733+ Regionale Veloce 3892 | 14:15 Milan Centrale | 6h49 | 21:04 Trieste Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2629 · Regionale Veloce 33723 · Regionale 16020 | 14:25 Milan Centrale | 8h19 | 22:44 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8813 · FRECCIAROSSA 9422+ Regionale Veloce 3892 | 14:35 Milan Centrale | 6h29 | 21:04 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 613+ Regionale Veloce 3988 · Regionale Veloce 3896 | 15:05 Milan Centrale | 7h57 | 23:02 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471+ Intercity 36116 | 15:20 Milan Centrale | 9h24 | 0:44 Trieste Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9809+ Regionale Veloce 3986 · Regionale 16020 | 15:35 Milan Centrale | 7h09 | 22:44 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9747+ Regionale Veloce 3896 | 16:45 Milan Centrale | 6h17 | 23:02 Trieste Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 16:45 Milan Centrale | 7h14 | 23:59 Trieste Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9555 · FRECCIAROSSA 9480+ Regionale Veloce 3896 | 17:10 Milan Centrale | 5h52 | 23:02 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale 33697+ Intercity 36116 | 17:25 Milan Centrale | 7h19 | 0:44 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9811 · FRECCIAROSSA 9428 · FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 17:30 Milan Centrale | 6h29 | 23:59 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2637 · Regionale Veloce 33719 · Treno 17079 effettuato con bus VE329 | 18:25 Milan Centrale | 9h15 | 3:40 Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9657+ Intercity 36116 | 18:30 Milan Centrale | 6h14 | 0:44 Trieste Centrale | 1 change | |
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Overview: Train from Milan to Trieste
Trains from Milan to Trieste run on average 25 times per day, taking around 6h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 358 km distance in 5h 19m.
Distance 358 km |
Average train duration 6h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 5h 19m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: Frecciarossa, Regionale, Italo, Intercity, Trenitalia, Intercity Notte from Milan to Trieste trainsFrecciarossa, Regionale, Italo, Intercity, Trenitalia, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Milan and Trieste from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Milan to Trieste train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Trieste by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Trieste, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Milan and Trieste
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Caffeteria Panni Caldi
- Princi
- Burgez
- Bricco Café
- U! Come tu mi vuoi
- Autogrill
- Culto
- Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
- Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova
- AC Hotel by Marriott Milano
- Tocq Hotel
- Metro lines: M2, M5
- Bus lines: 43, 56, 70, 94
- Train lines: R21, R31, S1, S11, S2, S5, S7, S8
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access is available from Via G Battista Cassinis.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro
- Osteria La Piola
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Starhotels Business Palace
- Hotel Mistral
- Hotel Brenta Milano
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: metro connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and high-speed services
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Piazza della Libertà.
- Buffet da Pepi
- Trattoria Nerodiseppia
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste
- Hotel Continentale
- NH Trieste
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for trains to Italy, Slovenia, and Austria
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 2
- Taxi services available
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