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

Trieste travel guide

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You're Going to Love Trieste

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 March
Estimated hotel price
€65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Trieste in March
Estimated hotel price
€65
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

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Trieste, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Trieste to Milan takes 4h 02m and costs around €27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about €90 for a 7h 21m 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 Rent Smart 24 and Target Italy, among others, in Bergamo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trieste, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Venice, the bus ride to Trieste takes 177 km and will cost you around €10. From Bologna, the ticket costs about €21 for a journey of 418 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

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Trieste, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Trieste to Milan takes 4h 02m and costs around €27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about €90 for a 7h 21m 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 Rent Smart 24 and Target Italy, among others, in Bergamo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trieste, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Venice, the bus ride to Trieste takes 177 km and will cost you around €10. From Bologna, the ticket costs about €21 for a journey of 418 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

KLM
Good (1,490 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,893 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,856 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,296 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,382 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,914 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,163 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,545 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,556 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,895 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,379 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,189 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,248 reviews)
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Where to stay in Trieste

From 5-star hotels such as the Greif Hotel & Spa to great affordable options like the Hotel James Joyce, Trieste offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €101 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €145 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Trieste, with prices from €46 to €979 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Trieste are about 25% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Trieste

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Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste - Starhotels Collezione
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
€155+
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Albergo Alla Posta
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€105+
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NH Trieste
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€127+
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B&B Hotel Trieste
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€85+
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Hiring a car in Trieste

Hiring a car in Trieste costs €38 per day, on average, or €77 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Trieste Ronchi dei Legionari.

Expect to pay €1.71 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 €20.52 and €27.35. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Trieste, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Trieste costs €38 per day, on average, or €77 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Trieste Ronchi dei Legionari.

Expect to pay €1.71 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 €20.52 and €27.35. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Trieste, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

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