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 November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 201
1 night at 3-star hotel
Trieste in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 201
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

Italotreno is the most popular train carrier serving Trieste, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Trieste to Rome takes 4h 53m and costs around S$ 154 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vienna, expect to pay about S$ 142 for a 6h 57m 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 Europcar 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 177 km and will cost you around S$ 22. From Verona, the ticket costs about S$ 19 for a journey of 435 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

Italotreno is the most popular train carrier serving Trieste, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Trieste to Rome takes 4h 53m and costs around S$ 154 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vienna, expect to pay about S$ 142 for a 6h 57m 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 Europcar 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 177 km and will cost you around S$ 22. From Verona, the ticket costs about S$ 19 for a journey of 435 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 (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,711 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,132 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,101 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,229 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,495 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,676 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,178 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,380 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,155 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,133 reviews)
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Where to stay in Trieste

From 5-star hotels such as the Greif Hotel & Spa to great affordable options like the Hotel James Joyce, Trieste offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 127 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 183 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Trieste, with prices from S$ 63 to S$ 576 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Trieste are about 10% 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$ 201+
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Hotel Miramare - Adults Only con Private Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 103+
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Albergo Alla Posta
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 82+
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NH Trieste
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 108+
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B&B Hotel Trieste
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 86+
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Hiring a car in Trieste

Expect to pay S$ 2.43 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$ 29.10 and S$ 38.80. The most frequently booked car type in Trieste is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.43 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$ 29.10 and S$ 38.80. The most frequently booked car type in Trieste is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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