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ITRome to Trieste Train & Bus Tickets
From Rome (Italy) to Trieste (Italy) · about 430 km
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Rome to Trieste, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €25.90 for travel on 1 Dec 2026 (seen 20 Oct 2026) | €14.48 for travel on 16 Nov 2026 (seen 19 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 8 h 17 min (3 journeys) | about 9 h 15 min (10 journeys) |
| Sold by | Trenitalia | FlixBus |
Last checked 31 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Rome to Trieste: what to expect
Rome and Trieste are about 430 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is a domestic route within Italy, so no border formalities are required. At 430 km this is a medium-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Rome–Trieste tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Friday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €14.48, across 2 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
FAQ: Rome to Trieste
How long does the journey from Rome to Trieste take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 8 h 17 min by train and about 9 h 15 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 31 Oct 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Rome to Trieste?
The lowest fare seen recently is €14.48 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 16 Nov 2026 (seen 19 Oct 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €25.90. Friday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €14.48). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Rome to Trieste?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €25.90 and the lowest bus fare €14.48, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.
Which companies sell tickets from Rome to Trieste?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by Trenitalia, FlixBus.