Introduction
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
$266
1 night at 3-star hotel
Trieste in November
Estimated hotel price
$266
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 48h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Trieste, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Trieste to Milan takes 4h 02m and costs around $107 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $114 for a 5h 25m 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 Venice, which is about 115 km from Trieste. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Italy Car Rent, among others, in Venice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trieste, including FlixBus, Bus and Itabus. From Venice, the bus ride to Trieste takes 177 km and will cost you around $48. From Milan, the ticket costs about $95 for a journey of 668 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 48h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Trieste, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Trieste to Milan takes 4h 02m and costs around $107 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $114 for a 5h 25m 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 Venice, which is about 115 km from Trieste. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Italy Car Rent, among others, in Venice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trieste, including FlixBus, Bus and Itabus. From Venice, the bus ride to Trieste takes 177 km and will cost you around $48. From Milan, the ticket costs about $95 for a journey of 668 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 (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,624 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,088 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,093 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,433 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,086 reviews)
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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 $175 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $248 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Trieste, with prices from $95 to $807 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Trieste are about 4% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Trieste

Most booked hotels in Trieste

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Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste - Starhotels Collezione
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$238+
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Victoria Hotel Letterario
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$145+
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NH Trieste
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$165+
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B&B Hotel Trieste
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$124+
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Hotel Roma
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$116+
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Hiring a car in Trieste

Expect to pay $3.50 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 $41.89 and $55.86. 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 car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.50 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 $41.89 and $55.86. 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 car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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