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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 January
Estimated hotel price
$279
1 night at 3-star hotel
Trieste in January
Estimated hotel price
$279
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 30h 20m.

Train

Italotreno is the most popular train carrier serving Trieste, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Trieste to Milan takes 4h 02m and costs around $106 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $169 for a 4h 53m 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 Avis and Europcar, among others, in Florence.

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 $33. From Milan, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 595 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 30h 20m.

Train

Italotreno is the most popular train carrier serving Trieste, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Trieste to Milan takes 4h 02m and costs around $106 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $169 for a 4h 53m 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 Avis and Europcar, among others, in Florence.

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 $33. From Milan, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 595 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 (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,532 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,996 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,476 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,030 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,773 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,000 reviews)
United Airlines
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Air France
Good (1,479 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,388 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,658 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (861 reviews)
Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Etihad Airways
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LOT
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Cathay Pacific
Good (1,040 reviews)
Finnair
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Brussels Airlines
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Ethiopian Air
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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 $187 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $238 and up for a 5-star experience.

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)
$275+
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Hotel Miramare - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$183+
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NH Trieste
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$195+
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B&B Hotel Trieste
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$134+
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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 $41.31 and $55.07. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Trieste, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

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 $41.31 and $55.07. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Trieste, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

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