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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Trieste travel guide

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With a population of 187,056, Trieste is a must-see destination in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Trieste deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Trieste

Trieste in November
Estimated hotel price
€59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Trieste in November
Estimated hotel price
€59
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Trieste in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 114 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Trieste, with an average rainfall of 62 mm.

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How to Get to Trieste

Plane

When flying to Trieste, you’ll arrive at Trieste Ronchi dei Legionari (TRS), which is located 29 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Trieste from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Trieste, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Trieste to Milan takes 3h 42m and costs around €72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about €114 for a 5h 45m trip. The train station in Trieste is called Trieste, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Trieste is to pick up a car hire from Bergamo, which is about 318 km from Trieste. You’ll find branches of Target Italy and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Bergamo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trieste, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Venice, the bus ride to Trieste takes 177 km and will cost you around €19. From Pula, the ticket costs about €20 for a journey of 257 km. The most popular bus station is Trieste Via D'Alviano B. Fr. 39, located 2.4 km from the city centre of Trieste. Trieste Basovizza is also a commonly used station, and is 7 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Trieste, you’ll arrive at Trieste Ronchi dei Legionari (TRS), which is located 29 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Trieste from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Trieste, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Trieste to Milan takes 3h 42m and costs around €72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about €114 for a 5h 45m trip. The train station in Trieste is called Trieste, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Trieste is to pick up a car hire from Bergamo, which is about 318 km from Trieste. You’ll find branches of Target Italy and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Bergamo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trieste, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Venice, the bus ride to Trieste takes 177 km and will cost you around €19. From Pula, the ticket costs about €20 for a journey of 257 km. The most popular bus station is Trieste Via D'Alviano B. Fr. 39, located 2.4 km from the city centre of Trieste. Trieste Basovizza is also a commonly used station, and is 7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Trieste

TRSTrieste Ronchi dei Legionari
TSFVenice Treviso A. Canova
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Trieste

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,982 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,679 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Cathay Pacific
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Where to stay in Trieste

From 5-star hotels such as the Greif Hotel Maria Theresia to great affordable options like the Hotel James Joyce, Trieste offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €145 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Palazzo Talenti 1907 and Hotel Capitelli. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Trieste, with prices from €30 to €397 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Trieste are about 3% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Trieste

Most booked hotels in Trieste

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Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste - Starhotels Collezione
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
€171+
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Hotel Miramare - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€129+
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NH Trieste
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€142+
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B&B Hotel Trieste
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€92+
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Hiring a car in Trieste

Hiring a car in Trieste costs €42 per day, on average, or €85 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Trieste.

Expect to pay €1.73 per litre in Trieste (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €20.69 and €27.58. The most frequently booked car type in Trieste is Compact (Fiat 500L or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Trieste costs €42 per day, on average, or €85 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Trieste.

Expect to pay €1.73 per litre in Trieste (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €20.69 and €27.58. The most frequently booked car type in Trieste is Compact (Fiat 500L or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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