How much is the bus ticket from Bologna to Trieste?

The cheapest bus tickets from Bologna to Trieste start at R 184. The average price for this route is around R 403. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Bologna to Trieste?

The average bus journey time from Bologna to Trieste is 4h 55m, covering a distance of 230 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 15m and is operated by GoOpti .

Which bus companies service the Bologna to Trieste route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Itabus , MarinoBus , GoOpti .

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

The earliest bus departs from Bologna to Trieste at 02:30. And the latest bus departs at 22:15.

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

A bus trip from Bologna to Trieste produces an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Bologna to Trieste?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is GoOpti , with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 140 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company GoOpti has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is GoOpti , with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is GoOpti , with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Bus Bologna to Trieste from R 181 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Bologna to Trieste on 18 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	22:15	Bologna Autostazione	8h 50m	07:05	Trieste Centrale	CheapestFastest
	Bus	19:40	Bologna Autostazione	9h 55m	05:35	Trieste Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Bologna to Trieste on 19 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:15	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	08:55	Trieste Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	02:55	Bologna Autostazione	3h 30m	06:25	Trieste Centrale	Fastest
Bus	04:10	Bologna Autostazione	4h 20m	08:30	Centrale	No tags
Bus	02:55	Bologna Autostazione	4h 55m	07:50	Centrale	No tags
Bus	06:40	Bologna Autostazione	5h 35m	12:15	Trieste Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Bologna to Trieste on 20 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:40	Bologna Autostazione	5h 10m	09:50	Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	04:10	Bologna Autostazione	4h 20m	08:30	Centrale	Fastest
Bus	04:40	Bologna Autostazione	5h 10m	09:50	Centrale	No tags
Bus	04:40	Bologna Autostazione	5h 10m	09:50	Centrale	No tags
Bus	04:40	Bologna Autostazione	5h 10m	09:50	Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Bologna to Trieste on 22 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:40	Bologna Autostazione	5h 10m	09:50	Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	04:10	Bologna Autostazione	4h 20m	08:30	Centrale	Fastest
Bus	04:40	Bologna Autostazione	5h 10m	09:50	Centrale	No tags
Bus	04:15	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	08:55	Trieste Centrale	No tags
Bus	04:40	Bologna Autostazione	5h 10m	09:50	Centrale	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 5:30 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Bologna 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 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 303, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 50mAverage duration

231 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 184 - R 1 009	Average duration4h 55m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 600 - R 2 196	Average duration3h 35m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 303 - R 455	Average duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bologna and Trieste?

Stops in Bologna

A
Bologna
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B
Piazza XX Settembre
Piazza XX Settembre, 6, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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C
Stazione Centrale
Viale Pietro Pietramellara, 63, 40121 Bologna, Italy
Map
D
A14 Autostrada Adriatica
A14 - Autostrada Adriatica, 40069 Zola Predosa BO, Italy
Map
E
Via Francesco Petrarca, 21
Via Francesco Petrarca, 21, 40033 Casalecchio di Reno BO, Italy
Map
F
Area di Servizio Cantagallo
km. 198, Autostrada del Sole, , 40033 Casalecchio di Reno BO,, Italy
Map

Stops in Trieste

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512 092 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Itabus

4/5975 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi3.1

MarinoBus

4/5908 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.3

GoOpti

4.5/5140 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.9

WiFi4

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bologna to Trieste by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Bologna to Trieste?
The cheapest bus tickets from Bologna to Trieste start at R 184. The average price for this route is around R 403. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Bologna to Trieste?
The average bus journey time from Bologna to Trieste is 4h 55m, covering a distance of 230 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 15m and is operated by GoOpti.
Which bus companies service the Bologna to Trieste route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Itabus, MarinoBus, GoOpti.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bologna to Trieste?
The earliest bus departs from Bologna to Trieste at 02:30. And the latest bus departs at 22:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bologna to Trieste?
A bus trip from Bologna to Trieste produces an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Bologna to Trieste?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is GoOpti, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 140 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bologna to Trieste?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company GoOpti has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Bologna to Trieste?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is GoOpti, with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bologna to Trieste?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is GoOpti, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 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

16/01

R 153

17/01

R 452

Today

R 441

19/01

R 231

20/01

R 182

21/01

R 182

22/01

R 221

23/01

R 182

The cheapest trip from Bologna to Trieste was searched and found on 16 Jan 2026 with a price of R 153

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

You can expect to pay from R 153 to R 824 for a bus ticket from Bologna to Trieste based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 182, which is on 2026-01-20.

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 Bologna to Trieste?

The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time4h 55m	Avg priceR 403	Daily departures6
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time3h 35m	Avg priceR 989	Daily departures3
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time2h 50m	Avg priceR 406	Daily departures1