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.

When to visit Trieste

Trieste in January
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Trieste in January
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Trieste in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 4.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Trieste, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.

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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 center. The shortest flight to Trieste from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Trieste, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Trieste to Rome takes 4h 53m and costs around $95 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Zurich, expect to pay about $105 for a 8h 22m trip. The train station in Trieste is called Trieste, and is located 0.4 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Trieste is to pick up a car rental from Florence, which is about 289 km from Trieste. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Florence.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trieste, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and MarinoBus. From Venice, the bus ride to Trieste takes 225 km and will cost you around $18. From Bologna, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 402 km. The most popular bus station is Trieste Riva del Mandracchio, located 0.9 km from downtown Trieste. Trieste Via D'Alviano B. Fr. 39 is also a commonly used station, and is 2.4 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Trieste, you’ll arrive at Trieste Ronchi dei Legionari (TRS), which is located 29 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Trieste from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Trieste, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Trieste to Rome takes 4h 53m and costs around $95 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Zurich, expect to pay about $105 for a 8h 22m trip. The train station in Trieste is called Trieste, and is located 0.4 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Trieste is to pick up a car rental from Florence, which is about 289 km from Trieste. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Florence.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trieste, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and MarinoBus. From Venice, the bus ride to Trieste takes 225 km and will cost you around $18. From Bologna, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 402 km. The most popular bus station is Trieste Riva del Mandracchio, located 0.9 km from downtown Trieste. Trieste Via D'Alviano B. Fr. 39 is also a commonly used station, and is 2.4 km from the city center.

Airlines serving Trieste

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
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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 $108 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $162 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Trieste

Most booked hotels in Trieste

Hotel Franz
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 709 reviews)
$105+
Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste - Starhotels Collezione
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 5518 reviews)
$215+
Hotel Miramare - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 3264 reviews)
$125+
Victoria Hotel Letterario
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2128 reviews)
$128+
Albergo Alla Posta
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3515 reviews)
$82+
Nuovo Albergo Operai
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1212 reviews)
$86+

Renting a car in Trieste

Renting a car in Trieste costs $47 per day, on average, or $94 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Trieste.

Expect to pay $7.72 per gallon in Trieste (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $92.67 and $123.56. The most frequently booked car type in Trieste is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Opel Karl or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Trieste costs $47 per day, on average, or $94 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Trieste.

Expect to pay $7.72 per gallon in Trieste (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $92.67 and $123.56. The most frequently booked car type in Trieste is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Opel Karl or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.