How much is the bus ticket from Rome to Trieste?

The cheapest coach tickets from Rome to Trieste start from £10. The average price for this route is around £39. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Rome to Trieste?

The average bus journey time from Rome to Trieste is 12h 15m, covering a distance of 277 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 9h 5m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Rome to Trieste route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Itabus , MarinoBus , BlaBlaCar Bus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Rome to Trieste?

The earliest bus departs from Rome to Trieste at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rome to Trieste?

A bus journey from Rome to Trieste produces an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Rome to Trieste?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is MarinoBus , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 905 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Rome to Trieste?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company MarinoBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.3.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Rome to Trieste?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is MarinoBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Rome to Trieste?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is MarinoBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Rome to Trieste from £7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Rome to Trieste on 13 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:59	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 51m	09:50	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	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 14 January
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 15 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:59	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 51m	09:50	Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	12:20	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 15m	21:35	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	23:10	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	15h 30m	14:40	Trieste Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Trieste on 16 January
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 17 January
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	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 19 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:59	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 51m	09:50	Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	12:20	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 15m	21:35	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

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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 £48, 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 - £125	Average duration12h 15m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£26 - £183	Average duration5h 52m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£48 - £48	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
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E
Roma
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F
Anagnina
Via Vincenzo Giudice, 00173 Roma RM, Italy
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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
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E
Largo Città di Santos
Largo Città di Santos, 8, 34132 Trieste TS, Italy
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,028 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Itabus

4/5974 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

MarinoBus

4/5906 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.3

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,370 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

IT bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Rome to Trieste

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Rome to Trieste?
The cheapest coach tickets from Rome to Trieste start from £10. The average price for this route is around £39. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Rome to Trieste?
The average bus journey time from Rome to Trieste is 12h 15m, covering a distance of 277 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 9h 5m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Rome to Trieste route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Itabus, MarinoBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Rome to Trieste?
The earliest bus departs from Rome to Trieste at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rome to Trieste?
A bus journey from Rome to Trieste produces an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Rome to Trieste?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is MarinoBus, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 905 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Rome to Trieste?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company MarinoBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.3.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Rome to Trieste?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is MarinoBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Rome to Trieste?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is MarinoBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/01

£12

12/01

£12

Today

£11

14/01

£12

15/01

£11

16/01

£7

17/01

£7

18/01

£14

The cheapest trip from Rome to Trieste was searched and found on 16 Jan 2026 with a price of £7

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 £7 to £85 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 £7, which is on 2026-01-16.

Usually MarinoBus 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 15m	Avg price£39	Daily departures15
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time5h 52m	Avg price£91	Daily departures2
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time6h 10m	Avg price£48	Daily departures1