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.

When to visit Trieste

Trieste in November
Estimated hotel price
£46
1 night at 3-star hotel
Trieste in November
Estimated hotel price
£46
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 18 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Trieste from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Trieste, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Trieste to Milan takes 3h 41m and costs around £52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £44 for a 5h 51m trip. The train station in Trieste is called Trieste, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Trieste is to pick up a car hire from Bergamo, which is about 198 miles from Trieste. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Galierirent, among others, in Bergamo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trieste, including FlixBus, MarinoBus and BlaBlaBus. From Venice, the bus ride to Trieste takes 120 miles and will cost you around £8. From Graz, the ticket costs about £43 for a journey of 245 miles. The most popular bus station is Trieste Riva del Mandracchio, located 0.6 miles from the city centre of Trieste. Trieste Via D'Alviano B. Fr. 39 is also a commonly used station, and is 1.5 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Trieste, you’ll arrive at Trieste Ronchi dei Legionari (TRS), which is located 18 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Trieste from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Trieste, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Trieste to Milan takes 3h 41m and costs around £52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £44 for a 5h 51m trip. The train station in Trieste is called Trieste, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Trieste is to pick up a car hire from Bergamo, which is about 198 miles from Trieste. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Galierirent, among others, in Bergamo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trieste, including FlixBus, MarinoBus and BlaBlaBus. From Venice, the bus ride to Trieste takes 120 miles and will cost you around £8. From Graz, the ticket costs about £43 for a journey of 245 miles. The most popular bus station is Trieste Riva del Mandracchio, located 0.6 miles from the city centre of Trieste. Trieste Via D'Alviano B. Fr. 39 is also a commonly used station, and is 1.5 miles from the city centre.

Airlines serving Trieste

Lufthansa
Good (4,701 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,726 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Trieste

From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Greif Maria Theresia to great affordable options like the Hotel James Joyce, Trieste offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £93 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £125 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Trieste

Most booked hotels in Trieste

Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste - Starhotels Collezione
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£153+
Hotel Miramare - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£127+
Victoria Hotel Letterario
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£98+
Albergo Alla Posta
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£75+
Hotel San Rocco
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£111+
Europalace Hotel, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£71+

Hiring a car in Trieste

Hiring a car in Trieste costs £33 per day, on average, or £66 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Trieste.

Expect to pay £1.61 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 £19.32 and £25.76. The most frequently booked car type in Trieste is Economy (Jeep Renegade or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Opel Karl or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Trieste costs £33 per day, on average, or £66 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Trieste.

Expect to pay £1.61 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 £19.32 and £25.76. The most frequently booked car type in Trieste is Economy (Jeep Renegade or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Opel Karl or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.