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
$219
1 night at 3-star hotel
Trieste in January
Estimated hotel price
$219
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. The shortest flight to Trieste from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 33h 50m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Trieste, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Trieste to Venice takes 2h 19m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $68 for a 4h 02m trip. The train station in Trieste is called Trieste, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trieste, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Venice, the bus ride to Trieste takes 110 miles and will cost you around $15. From Milan, the ticket costs about $83 for a journey of 360 miles. The most popular bus station is Trieste Via D'Alviano B. Fr. 39, located 1.5 miles from the city centre of Trieste. Trieste Basovizza is also a commonly used station, and is 4 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. The shortest flight to Trieste from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 33h 50m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Trieste, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Trieste to Venice takes 2h 19m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $68 for a 4h 02m trip. The train station in Trieste is called Trieste, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trieste, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Venice, the bus ride to Trieste takes 110 miles and will cost you around $15. From Milan, the ticket costs about $83 for a journey of 360 miles. The most popular bus station is Trieste Via D'Alviano B. Fr. 39, located 1.5 miles from the city centre of Trieste. Trieste Basovizza is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city centre.

Airlines serving Trieste

Lufthansa
Good (7,195 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,353 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,641 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,871 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,861 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,681 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,553 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,275 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (837 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,909 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,024 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,319 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,409 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,233 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,301 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,206 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,913 reviews)
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Where to stay in Trieste

From 5-star hotels such as the Greif Hotel 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 $165 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $222 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 (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$281+
Hotel Miramare - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$153+
Victoria Hotel Letterario
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$128+
Albergo Alla Posta
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$106+
NH Trieste
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$174+
B&B Hotel Trieste
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$112+

Hiring a car in Trieste

Expect to pay $3.21 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 $38.49 and $51.32.

Expect to pay $3.21 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 $38.49 and $51.32.