How to get to Trieste from Genoa

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Compare train, coach and flight for Genoa to Trieste

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £35 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £35, while a flight costs an average of £232.

Distance: 405 km

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£35

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Cheapest

£55

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£232

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7h 47m

Average total duration

7h 17m

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9h 21m

Average total duration

8h 51m

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4h 43m

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2h 43m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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ITA

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Genoa to Trieste is a train with an average price of £35.

This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Trieste:

A train is £21 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Genoa to Trieste costing on average £55.

A train is £198 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Trieste costing on average £232.

The fastest way to travel from Genoa to Trieste is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 43m.

Other travel options to Trieste take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 47m.

Coach takes on average 9h 21m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Genoa and Trieste including taking a train, coach and flight.

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from Genoa to Trieste

How to get to Trieste from Genoa by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Genoa to Trieste is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    0:308h25
    Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    8:55Trieste, Autostazione
    £321One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    0:308h25
    Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    8:55Trieste, Autostazione
    £321One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • ITAAZ1384 · AZ1365
    11:203h10
    Genoa Airport
    14:30Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
    £711One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • IntercityIntercity 665+RegionaleRegionale 18399+IntercityIntercity 592
    13:479h51
    Genoa Piazza Principe
    23:38Trieste Centrale
    £621One-way
    2 changes
  • IntercityIntercity 665+RegionaleRegionale 18399+IntercityIntercity 592
    13:479h51
    Genoa Piazza Principe
    23:38Trieste Centrale
    £621One-way
    2 changes
  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9710+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3567
    7:057h39
    Genoa Piazza Principe
    14:44Trieste Centrale
    £721One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    19:1011h15
    Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    6:25Trieste, Autostazione
    £331One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    23:209h35
    Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    8:55Trieste, Autostazione
    £331One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:1510h20
    Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    21:35Trieste, Autostazione
    £361One-way
    1 change
  • ITAAZ1392 · AZ1363
    19:203h35
    Genoa Airport
    22:55Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
    £711One-way
    1 change
  • ITAAZ1386 · AZ1359
    15:203h10
    Genoa Airport
    18:30Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
    £2091One-way
    1 change
  • LufthansaAZ7378 · AZ4827+Air DolomitiAZ7427
    6:008h00
    Genoa Airport
    14:00Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport
    £5011One-way
    2 changes

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Best day trips from Trieste by train

The most popular day trips by train from Trieste are Venice, Piran, Udine, Rovinj and Gorizia. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Trieste on Omio.

A view of Venice

Day trip from Trieste to Venice by train

Why visit Venice for the day?

Venice is a lagoon city known for its canals, Gothic palaces and the legacy of the Venetian Republic. Around St Mark’s Square and beyond, it feels theatrical yet intimate, with narrow calli, quiet campi and water at every turn.

A view of Piran

Day trip from Trieste to Piran by train

Why visit Piran for the day?

Piran is a compact Adriatic town known for Venetian Gothic architecture, narrow lanes and Tartini Square. Set on a small peninsula, it mixes maritime history with a calm seaside atmosphere.

A view of Udine

Day trip from Trieste to Udine by train

Why visit Udine for the day?

Udine is a relaxed Friulian city known for Venetian-style squares, a hilltop castle and a strong food and wine culture. Its compact historic centre feels elegant and lived-in, with arcades, cafés and a distinctly north-eastern Italian character.

A view of Rovinj

Day trip from Trieste to Rovinj by train

Why visit Rovinj for the day?

Rovinj is an Adriatic town on the Istrian coast, known for its pastel old town and fishing heritage. Its narrow stone lanes climb to the Church of St Euphemia, while the harbour and nearby coves give the place a relaxed feel.

A view of Gorizia

Day trip from Trieste to Gorizia by train

Why visit Gorizia for the day?

Gorizia is a border city in Friuli Venezia Giulia known for its Habsburg character and Castello di Gorizia. Italian and Slovene influences meet here, giving its squares and old streets a calm, layered atmosphere.

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FAQs: Genoa to Trieste

Travel to Trieste easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Genoa to Trieste.

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There are 3 options to travel between Genoa and Trieste including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Genoa to Trieste is a train with an average price of £35.

This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Trieste:

A train is £21 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Genoa to Trieste costing on average £55.

A train is £198 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Trieste costing on average £232.

The fastest way to travel from Genoa to Trieste is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 43m.

Other travel options to Trieste take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 47m.

Coach takes on average 9h 21m.

The Genoa to Trieste distance is approximately 405 km.
The average frequency per day from Genoa to Trieste is:
  • Around 29 trains per day.
  • Around 8 coaches per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genoa and Trieste as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Genoa to Trieste:
  • Flights mostly depart from Genoa Airport and arrive in Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Genoa Brignole and arrive in Trieste Centrale.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Trieste, Autostazione.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Genoa to Trieste, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento to go to Trieste by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, GoOpti to go to Trieste by coach.
  • Travel with ITA, Air Dolomiti to go to Trieste by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Genoa to Trieste:
  • 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, GoOpti.
Omio customers who travel from Genoa to Trieste often also extend their vacation to go to Venice, Ljubljana, Rome, Milan, Vienna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Trieste and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Genoa to Trieste, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Trieste, visitors can explore the vibrant Mercato Coperto for local produce and delicacies, take a scenic walk along the Rilke Trail for breathtaking coastal views, and visit the Grotta Gigante, one of the world's largest tourist caves. Enjoy coffee at the historic Caffè San Marco and attend a performance at the elegant Teatro Verdi. Key sights include Piazza Unità d'Italia, Miramare Castle, Trieste Cathedral, Canal Grande, and Museo Revoltella.
Two to three days in Trieste is typically sufficient to explore its historic sites, enjoy the coastal scenery, and experience the local culture and cuisine.

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