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Compare train and coach for Salzburg to Trieste
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 5h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 246 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£33 Average Price Cheapest | £47 Average Price |
5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Salzburg to Trieste
How to get to Trieste from Salzburg by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Salzburg to Trieste is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Salzburg 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 Salzburg to Trieste.

There are 2 travel options from Salzburg to Trieste: train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Trieste from Salzburg is by taking a coach, which costs on average £14.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Salzburg to Trieste:
A coach is £8 less than a train with an average ticket price of £22 from Salzburg to Trieste.
The fastest way to get to Trieste from Salzburg is by coach with an average travel time of 6 h 5 min.
Other travel options to Trieste take longer:
Getting to Trieste by train takes 6 h 25 min on average.
The distance from Salzburg to Trieste is approximately 152 miles.
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Trieste is:
- 3 coaches per day.
- 3 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Salzburg to Trieste as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Salzburg to Trieste:
- Most travellers who buy a coach ticket from Salzburg to Trieste depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd to Trieste, Autostazione.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Salzburg to Trieste:
- You can travel by coach from Salzburg to Trieste with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Salzburg to Trieste tickets for £14 on Omio.
- You can take a train from Salzburg to Trieste with ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | REX or ÖBB | InterCity. Cheap tickets can be found for £22 with ÖBB | Railjet from Salzburg to Trieste.
Yes, there are direct services available from Salzburg to Trieste with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach available with FlixBus 2 direct coaches per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Trieste as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Trieste from Salzburg.
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