How to get from Milan to Trieste
- 347 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 4h 45m
- 18 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
4h 45m
direct
Bus
€9
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 9 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Milan to Trieste. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 45m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 347 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 2, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
347 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €39Checked Oct 9 | 1h 14mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €7Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 4h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€39Checked Oct 91h 14m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€7Omio catalogue, Oct 104h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Milan to Trieste: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Milan → Triestebus12Go·4h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Milan to Trieste
FlixBus runs 18 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:10 and the last at 23:10.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 18 | 00:10 | 23:10 |
| FlixBus, GoOpti, Itabusbus | 5 | 00:10 | 16:30 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:10
- 06:00
- 06:30
- 07:00
- 07:30
- 08:00
- 08:30
- 09:30
- 10:00
- 10:30
- 11:00
- 12:00
- 14:30
- 15:15
- 15:30
- 16:30
- 22:10
- 23:10
All departuresFlixBus, GoOpti, Itabus
- 00:10
- 08:00
- 10:30
- 12:00
- 16:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with 12Go; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Milan to Trieste works
Start with a 12Go bus from Milan to Trieste, about 4h 45m. In total it's roughly €9 over 4h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Milan to Trieste: common questions
How long does it take to get from Milan to Trieste?
The most useful route takes about 4h 45m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Milan to Trieste?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:10 and the last at 23:10, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Milan to Trieste?
18 a day with FlixBus, between 00:10 and 23:10.
How far is Trieste from Milan?
About 347 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Milan to Trieste cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €9. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Milan to Trieste?
On this route you travel with 12Go.
Can you get from Milan to Trieste without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 02m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Milan to Trieste?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: 12Go
Route calculated: 9 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 2 Oct 2026