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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Trieste to see all of its attractions.
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.
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 38h 45m.
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Trieste, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Trieste to Venice takes 2h 05m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bergamo, expect to pay about $54 for a 5h 21m trip. The train station in Trieste is called Trieste, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.
Another option to get to Trieste is to pick up a car hire from Florence, which is about 289 km from Trieste. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Florence.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trieste, including FlixBus, MarinoBus and GoOpti. From Venice, the bus ride to Trieste takes 145 km and will cost you around $47. From Milan, the ticket costs about $65 for a journey of 595 km. The most popular bus station is Trieste Riva del Mandracchio, located 0.9 km from the city centre of Trieste. Trieste Via D'Alviano B. Fr. 39 is also a commonly used station, and is 2.4 km from the city centre.
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 $185 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $288 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $3.35 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 $40.19 and $53.59. The most frequently booked car type in Trieste is Luxury (Tesla Model Y or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Convertible or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.