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Vienna - Trieste Coach Timetable

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Journey Information

There are 6 intercity coaches per day from Vienna to Trieste. Traveling by coach from Vienna to Trieste usually takes around 7 hours and 40 minutes, but the fastest GoOpti coach can make the trip in 5 hours and 15 minutes.

	Distance	215 mi (346 km)
	Shortest duration	5h 15m
	Cheapest price	US$32.29
	Trips per day	3
	Most frequent service	FlixBus
	Coach lines	2

What coach companies travel from Vienna to Trieste?

There are two bus lines that have daily service from Vienna to Trieste that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, FlixBus usually offers more choice, with 6 scheduled trips per day.

Coach	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
FlixBus	6	7h 42m	US$54.17
GoOpti	3	5h 47m	US$190.98

First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 6 trips from Vienna to Trieste, and usually makes the trip in about 7 hours and 42 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
GoOpti is a bus company based in Ljubljana, Slovenia, that specializes in airport transfers to and from cities with limited or no public transportation. It has expanded its services to several countries in central Europe, including Croatia, Italy, Germany, Hungary, and Austria, providing convenient airport transportation options for passengers in these regions.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 4 bus carriers that travel from Vienna to Trieste: FlixBus, Eurolines France, Črnja Tours and Nomago.

FlixBus has the most daily scheduled departures, with an average of 3 trips per day and 61 trips monthly. A bus ticket from FlixBus averages €21.03. For Eurolines France, there is 1 scheduled departure per day, and you can expect to pay around €31.15 for a ticket. Črnja Tours has 1 scheduled departure per day, with tickets averaging about €35.19. Nomago also has just 1 scheduled bus per day, with ticket prices starting at €29.93.

Even though flight times are significantly shorter than bus routes, the best way to travel from Vienna to Trieste is by bus because it is so much cheaper. Plane tickets start around €500, and most flights include a layover. By bus, FlixBus has the most daily scheduled routes, with an average ticket price of just €30.01

There are numerous castles worth visiting in Trieste. Castello Di Miramare is known for its historical artifacts, as well as its beautiful setting on the Adriatic Sea. Another great castle to visit in Trieste is Castello di San Giusto. Although it looks more like a fortress than a castle, it has gorgeous views of a nearby cathedral and the remains of the Roman Theatre of Trieste. Each castle has a small admission fee, but the incredible history makes it well worth it.

The coach takes an average of 7 hours and 40 minutes to cover the 215 miles from Vienna to Trieste. However, the fastest coach only takes 5 hours and 15 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Sunday tends to be the busiest day for coaches, as many passengers take the coach to Trieste at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the coach, traveling mid-week is your best bet.

The first coach leaves at 01:00 and the last coach leaves at 23:00. To see the times for all coaches from Vienna to Trieste, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 6 scheduled coaches that travel from Vienna to Trieste every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 3 direct coaches, where you can stay on the same coach without having to transfer to a connecting coach at any point during your trip.

City Information

Vienna

Blessed with extravagant baroque structures and a romantic vibe, Vienna is the heart of Austria, and the country’s most famous destination. The pride of Vienna is the towering giant that is St. Stephen’s Cathedral, which has stood on the same spot for over eight centuries. The characteristically Gothic cathedral has withstood several wars that have befallen the city, and it is still able to keep its stunning beauty. After exploring the cathedral, don’t hesitate to take the chance to visit the catacombs, where victims of the Great Plague of Vienna were laid to rest. If you’re interested in art and history, check out the Museum of Fine Arts, which includes masterpieces by artists such as Titian, Velasquez, Van Dyke, and Reubens. For those who simply enjoy lounging around, the Schönbrunn Palace is a vast complex with plenty of green zones for picnics.

For those looking to try authentic Viennese goulash, Lugeck and Ofenloch are two famous establishments. For cheaper eats, try Motto in Weiden.

Vienna Hauptbahnhof is the main railway station in the city, offering access to other popular destinations such as Berlin and Munich. Vienna International Busterminal is the main bus station in the Austrian capital, serving carriers such as FlixBus. The city’s main airport is the Vienna International Airport, which is located just 11 miles southeast of the city.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Vienna?

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Main departure station: Erdberg

The Erdberg station is located in front of the Vienna International Busterminal (VIB). Some coaches use a curbside stop on the street level, including the FlixBus routes that use the station. The indoor station is not always open, so be prepared to wait for the coach outside, without access to restrooms or other amenities, just in case. Across the street is the Erdberg Metro station, so you can easily connect to Vienna's U-Bahn and get anywhere else in the city.

All coach stations in Vienna:

Erdberg
Wien Train Station (Tiefgeschoß Straßenbahn)
Wien Hbf (Interspar Pronto)

Where does the coach arrive in Trieste?

Main arrival station: Piazza della Libertà 9

These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in Trieste.

Coach stations in Trieste:

Piazza della Libertà 9
Trieste Port

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