Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Trieste has to offer.

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When to visit Trieste

Trieste in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 206
1 night at 3-star hotel
Trieste in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 206
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 29 km from the city centre.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Trieste, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Trieste to Venice takes 2h 05m and costs around S$ 27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about S$ 58 for a 4h 02m trip. The train station in Trieste is called Trieste, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Trieste is to pick up a car hire from Venice, which is about 115 km from Trieste. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Venice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trieste, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Venice, the bus ride to Trieste takes 193 km and will cost you around S$ 27. From Verona, the ticket costs about S$ 25 for a journey of 362 km. The most popular bus station is Trieste Via D'Alviano B. Fr. 39, located 2.4 km from the city centre of Trieste. Trieste Basovizza is also a commonly used station, and is 7 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Trieste, you’ll arrive at Trieste Ronchi dei Legionari (TRS), which is located 29 km from the city centre.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Trieste, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Trieste to Venice takes 2h 05m and costs around S$ 27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about S$ 58 for a 4h 02m trip. The train station in Trieste is called Trieste, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Trieste is to pick up a car hire from Venice, which is about 115 km from Trieste. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Venice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trieste, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Venice, the bus ride to Trieste takes 193 km and will cost you around S$ 27. From Verona, the ticket costs about S$ 25 for a journey of 362 km. The most popular bus station is Trieste Via D'Alviano B. Fr. 39, located 2.4 km from the city centre of Trieste. Trieste Basovizza is also a commonly used station, and is 7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Trieste

TRSTrieste Ronchi dei Legionari
TSFVenice Treviso A. Canova
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Trieste

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,553 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,495 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,035 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,777 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,000 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,404 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,560 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,052 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (886 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
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Where to stay in Trieste

From 5-star hotels such as the Greif Hotel 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 S$ 137 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 193 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Trieste, with prices from S$ 78 to S$ 610 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Trieste are about 3% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Trieste

Most booked hotels in Trieste

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Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste - Starhotels Collezione
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 208+
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Hotel Miramare - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 131+
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NH Trieste
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 137+
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B&B Hotel Trieste
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 95+
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Hiring a car in Trieste

Expect to pay S$ 2.58 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 S$ 30.90 and S$ 41.20. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Trieste, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 2.58 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 S$ 30.90 and S$ 41.20. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Trieste, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

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