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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Trieste has to offer.

When to visit Trieste

Trieste in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 631
1 night at 3-star hotel
Trieste in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 631
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 18 miles from the city centre.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Trieste, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Trieste to Venice takes 2h 17m and costs around RM 81 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about RM 172 for a 3h 30m trip. The train station in Trieste is called Trieste, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Trieste is to pick up a car hire from Venice, which is about 71 miles from Trieste. You’ll find branches of Galierirent and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Venice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trieste, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and GoOpti. From Venice, the bus ride to Trieste takes 120 miles and will cost you around RM 205. From Verona, the ticket costs about RM 95 for a journey of 275 miles. The most popular bus station is Trieste Riva del Mandracchio, located 0.6 miles from the city centre of Trieste. Trieste Via D'Alviano B. Fr. 39 is also a commonly used station, and is 1.5 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Trieste, you’ll arrive at Trieste Ronchi dei Legionari (TRS), which is located 18 miles from the city centre.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Trieste, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Trieste to Venice takes 2h 17m and costs around RM 81 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about RM 172 for a 3h 30m trip. The train station in Trieste is called Trieste, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Trieste is to pick up a car hire from Venice, which is about 71 miles from Trieste. You’ll find branches of Galierirent and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Venice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trieste, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and GoOpti. From Venice, the bus ride to Trieste takes 120 miles and will cost you around RM 205. From Verona, the ticket costs about RM 95 for a journey of 275 miles. The most popular bus station is Trieste Riva del Mandracchio, located 0.6 miles from the city centre of Trieste. Trieste Via D'Alviano B. Fr. 39 is also a commonly used station, and is 1.5 miles from the city centre.

Airlines serving Trieste

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
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Where to stay in Trieste

From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Greif 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 RM 517 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 755 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Trieste

Most booked hotels in Trieste

Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste - Starhotels Collezione
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,017+
Hotel Miramare - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
RM 595+
Victoria Hotel Letterario
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 613+
Albergo Alla Posta
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
RM 396+
B&B Hotel Trieste
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 355+
NH Trieste
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 673+

Hiring a car in Trieste

Expect to pay RM 9.82 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 RM 117.81 and RM 157.08.

Expect to pay RM 9.82 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 RM 117.81 and RM 157.08.