How to get from Nice to Trieste
- 551 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 3h 35m
- 56 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 10m
1 transfer
Flight
€385
Cheapest
11h 35m
direct
Bus
€46
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 24 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Nice to Trieste. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 3h 35m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 551 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 24, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
551 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €152Checked Sep 24 | 3h 35m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €46Reading date not recorded | 11h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€152Checked Sep 243h 35m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€46Reading date not recorded11h 35m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Nice to Trieste: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Nice → Romeflight
ITA Airways·1h 10m - 2Rome → Ronchi dei LegionariflightITA Airways·1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
Flight prices by day, Nice to Trieste
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€105October 2026
€66Departures from Nice to Trieste
FlixBus runs 56 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:50 and the last at 21:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 56 | 02:50 | 21:45 |
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
Operators seen on these journeys
ITA AirwaysNice-Rome, Rome-Ronchi dei LegionariSee live options and dates →
FlixBusNice-TriesteBook →On this route you travel with ITA Airways, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Nice to Trieste works
Start with a ITA Airways flight from Nice to Ronchi dei Legionari, connecting in Rome, about 3h 35m. In total it's roughly €152 over 3h 35m, 1 transfer.
Nice to Trieste: common questions
How long does it take to get from Nice to Trieste?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 3h 35m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Nice to Trieste?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:50 and the last at 21:45, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Nice to Trieste?
56 a day with FlixBus, between 02:50 and 21:45.
How far is Trieste from Nice?
About 551 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Nice to Trieste cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €152. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Nice to Trieste?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 3h 35m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Nice to Trieste?
About 3h 35m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Nice and Trieste?
Nice is NCE and Trieste is TRS, so this route is usually written NCE to TRS.
Which operators run Nice to Trieste?
On this route you travel with ITA Airways, FlixBus.
Can you get from Nice to Trieste without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 11h 35m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Nice 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.
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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: ITA Airways
Route calculated: 24 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 24 Sep 2026