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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Trieste to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Trieste

Trieste in January
Estimated hotel price
$216
1 night at 3-star hotel
Trieste in January
Estimated hotel price
$216
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 38h 45m.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 38h 45m.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Airlines serving Trieste

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,547 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,619 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,305 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (485 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,954 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,463 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,869 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (823 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,662 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 $185 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $288 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)
$335+
Hotel Miramare - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$277+
Victoria Hotel Letterario
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$199+
Albergo Alla Posta
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$150+
B&B Hotel Trieste
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$123+
NH Trieste
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$233+

Hiring a car in Trieste

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.

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.