How to get from Vienna to Trieste
Vienna to Trieste is 345 km in a straight line, and the fastest option takes 6h 45m by bus. The trip takes 7h 50m by plane.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Vienna to Trieste by price and travel time (route calculated on 29 October 2026).
- First bus at 02:30, last at 22:10
Compare the ways to get there. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Vienna to Trieste. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 25m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 345 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search.
345 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Ticket price | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €99Checked Nov 5 | 7h 50m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €30Lowest seenOmio catalogue, Nov 8 | 6h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
| See bus tickets on Omio | |||
- Flight€99Checked Nov 57h 50m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€30Lowest seenOmio catalogue, Nov 86h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Vienna to Trieste: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Vienna Central → Triestebus
FlixBus·6h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
An amount is a fare we saw earlier; with "around" in front it is our estimate. Neither is a live offer. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Cheapest flight fare by month, Vienna to Trieste
| Month | Lowest fare seen | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €107 | |
| December 2026 | €103 | |
| January 2027 | €99 |
The lowest fare Routavio has seen for each departure month, with the day it was seen. Fares change, so check the price when you search.
Departures from Vienna to Trieste
FlixBus publishes departures from 02:30 to 22:10.
| Operator | First | Last |
|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 02:30 | 22:10 |
All departures
- 02:30
- 07:50
- 08:25
- 08:50
- 09:25
- 21:40
- 22:10
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, we do not hold a published timetable for that operator. 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 Sun, Nov 8
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusVienna Central-TriesteBook →
RyanairVienna-Catania, Catania-Ronchi dei LegionariSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Ryanair.
How the trip from Vienna to Trieste works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 29 October 2026. Start with a FlixBus bus from Vienna Central to Trieste, about 6h 25m. In total it's roughly €26 over 6h 25m, direct, no transfers.
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Vienna to Trieste: common questions
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Trieste?
Routavio's route check on 29 October 2026 puts the most useful route at about 6h 25m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Vienna to Trieste?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:30 and the last at 22:10, from Vienna International, according to the published timetable.
Which station does the bus from Vienna to Trieste leave from?
Vienna International with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Trieste from Vienna?
About 345 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Vienna to Trieste cost?
Our estimate for the route we recommend is around €26. We have not seen it as a fare. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Vienna to Trieste?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with FlixBus, Ryanair.
What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Trieste?
Routavio's comparison usually points to 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. The price here is our estimate, not a guarantee.
Route calculated: 29 Oct 2026