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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 November
Estimated hotel price
$271
1 night at 3-star hotel
Trieste in November
Estimated hotel price
$271
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 36h 25m.

Train

Italotreno is the most popular train carrier serving Trieste, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Trieste to Vienna takes 6h 38m and costs around $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about $178 for a 7h 31m trip. The train station in Trieste is called Trieste, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trieste, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Venice, the bus ride to Trieste takes 177 km and will cost you around $36. From Florence, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 604 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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 36h 25m.

Train

Italotreno is the most popular train carrier serving Trieste, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Trieste to Vienna takes 6h 38m and costs around $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about $178 for a 7h 31m trip. The train station in Trieste is called Trieste, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trieste, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Venice, the bus ride to Trieste takes 177 km and will cost you around $36. From Florence, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 604 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 (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,615 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,818 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,114 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,443 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,555 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,624 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
LOT
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Ethiopian Air
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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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 $172 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $261 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Trieste, with prices from $87 to $584 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Trieste are about 6% 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)
$264+
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NH Trieste
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$171+
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B&B Hotel Trieste
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$113+
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Hotel Roma
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$111+
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Hiring a car in Trieste

Expect to pay $3.45 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 $41.32 and $55.10. The most frequently booked car type in Trieste is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.45 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 $41.32 and $55.10. The most frequently booked car type in Trieste is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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