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$ 218
1 night at 3-star hotel
Trieste in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 218
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 Train. 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$ 57 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 Bologna, the bus ride to Trieste takes 418 km and will cost you around S$ 37. From Bergamo, the ticket costs about S$ 32 for a journey of 571 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 Train. 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$ 57 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 Bologna, the bus ride to Trieste takes 418 km and will cost you around S$ 37. From Bergamo, the ticket costs about S$ 32 for a journey of 571 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,939 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,501 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,905 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,321 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,431 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,189 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,578 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,625 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,952 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,217 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,284 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$ 189 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 207 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Trieste, with prices from S$ 67 to S$ 1,376 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Trieste are about 19% 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
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 238+
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Urban Hotel Design
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 187+
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NH Trieste
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 166+
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B&B Hotel Trieste
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 121+
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Hiring a car in Trieste

Hiring a car in Trieste costs S$ 29 per day, on average, or S$ 87 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay S$ 2.68 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$ 32.06 and S$ 42.75. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Trieste, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Trieste costs S$ 29 per day, on average, or S$ 87 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay S$ 2.68 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$ 32.06 and S$ 42.75. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Trieste, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

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