How far is Trieste from Rome by coach?

The distance between Rome and Trieste by coach is approximately 267 miles (431 km).

Is there a way to reach Trieste from Rome without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Rome to Trieste from £8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Rome to Trieste on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:20	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 5m	06:25	Trieste Centrale	CheapestFastest
Bus	23:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 30m	08:30	Centrale	No tags
Bus	10:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 35m	19:35	Centrale	No tags
Bus	15:30	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	20h 45m	12:15	Trieste Centrale	No tags
Bus	10:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 35m	19:35	Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Trieste on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:20	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 5m	06:25	Trieste Centrale	CheapestFastest
Bus	23:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 30m	08:30	Centrale	No tags
Bus	10:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 35m	19:35	Centrale	No tags
Bus	18:55	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	17h 20m	12:15	Trieste Centrale	No tags
Bus	10:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 35m	19:35	Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Trieste on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:10	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 40m	07:50	Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	21:20	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 5m	06:25	Trieste Centrale	Fastest
Bus	23:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 30m	08:30	Centrale	No tags
Bus	10:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 35m	19:35	Centrale	No tags
Bus	18:55	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	17h 20m	12:15	Trieste Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Trieste on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:20	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 15m	21:35	Trieste Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	21:20	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 5m	06:25	Trieste Centrale	Fastest
Bus	23:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 30m	08:30	Centrale	No tags
Bus	10:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 35m	19:35	Centrale	No tags
Bus	15:30	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	20h 45m	12:15	Trieste Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Trieste on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 35m	19:35	Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	23:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 30m	08:30	Centrale	Fastest
Bus	10:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 35m	19:35	Centrale	No tags
Bus	00:10	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	12h 5m	12:15	Trieste Centrale	No tags
Bus	10:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 35m	19:35	Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Trieste on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:05	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 40m	08:45	Trieste Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	23:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 30m	08:30	Centrale	Fastest
Bus	10:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 35m	19:35	Centrale	No tags
Bus	23:10	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	15h 30m	14:40	Trieste Centrale	No tags
Bus	10:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 35m	19:35	Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Trieste on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:20	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 15m	21:35	Trieste Centrale	CheapestFastest
Bus	23:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 30m	08:30	Centrale	No tags
Bus	10:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 35m	19:35	Centrale	No tags
Bus	23:10	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	15h 30m	14:40	Trieste Centrale	No tags
Bus	10:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 35m	19:35	Centrale	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Rome to Trieste

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Trieste. The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6h 10mAverage duration

267 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£10 - £148	Average duration12h 5m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£30 - £252	Average duration5h 52m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£49 - £49	Average duration6h 10m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Rome and Trieste?

Stops in Rome

A
Rome Ciampino Airport
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B
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
Largo Guido Mazzoni, 3, 00162 Roma, Italy
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C
Rome Fiumicino Airport
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D
Castro Pretorio
Viale Castro Pretorio 76, 00185 Roma, Italy
E
Roma
F
Anagnina
Via Vincenzo Giudice, 00173 Roma RM, Italy

Stops in Trieste

A
Centrale
Piazza della Libertà 9, 34135 Trieste, Italy
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B
Stazione marittima
Molo dei Bersaglieri, 42, 34124 Trieste TS, Italy
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C
Trieste Airport
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D
Trieste
Via della Fonderia, 6, 34129 Trieste, Italy
E
Largo Città di Santos
Largo Città di Santos, 8, 34132 Trieste TS, Italy

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Rome to Trieste

How far is Trieste from Rome by coach?
The distance between Rome and Trieste by coach is approximately 267 miles (431 km).
Is there a way to reach Trieste from Rome without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

19/11

£39

20/11

£28

Today

£24

22/11

£27

23/11

£42

24/11

£12

25/11

£28

26/11

£12

The cheapest trip from Rome to Trieste was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £12

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Rome to Trieste as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £12 to £112 for a bus ticket from Rome to Trieste based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £12, which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Rome to Trieste?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time12h 5m	Avg price£44	Daily departures15
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time5h 52m	Avg price£93	Daily departures2
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time6h 10m	Avg price£49	Daily departures1