How much is the bus ticket from Bologna to Trieste?

The cheapest bus tickets from Bologna to Trieste start from $18. The average price for this route is around $34. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Bologna to Trieste?

The average bus travel time from Bologna to Trieste is 5h 10m, covering a distance of 230 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 15m and is operated by GoOpti .

Which bus companies service the Bologna to Trieste route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Itabus , FlixBus , MarinoBus , GoOpti .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Bologna to Trieste?

The earliest bus departs from Bologna to Trieste at 2:30am. And the latest bus departs at 10:15pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bologna to Trieste?

A bus trip from Bologna to Trieste generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Bologna to Trieste?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is GoOpti , with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 140 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bologna to Trieste?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company GoOpti has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Bologna to Trieste?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is GoOpti , with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bologna to Trieste?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is GoOpti , with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Bus Bologna to Trieste from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bologna to Trieste on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40am	Bologna Autostazione	5h 10m	9:50am	Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	2:55am	Bologna Autostazione	3h 30m	6:25am	Trieste Centrale	Fastest
Bus	4:10am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 20m	8:30am	Centrale	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Bologna Autostazione	11h 10m	1:40pm	Centrale	No tags
Bus	4:15am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	8:55am	Trieste Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Trieste on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40am	Bologna Autostazione	5h 10m	9:50am	Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	4:10am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 20m	8:30am	Centrale	Fastest
Bus	2:30am	Bologna Autostazione	11h 10m	1:40pm	Centrale	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Bologna Autostazione	11h 10m	1:40pm	Centrale	No tags
Bus	2:55am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 55m	7:50am	Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Trieste on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40am	Bologna Autostazione	5h 10m	9:50am	Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	4:10am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 20m	8:30am	Centrale	Fastest
Bus	2:30am	Bologna Autostazione	11h 10m	1:40pm	Centrale	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Bologna Autostazione	11h 10m	1:40pm	Centrale	No tags
Bus	2:55am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 55m	7:50am	Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Trieste on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40am	Bologna Autostazione	5h 35m	12:15pm	Trieste Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	2:55am	Bologna Autostazione	3h 30m	6:25am	Trieste Centrale	Fastest
Bus	4:10am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 20m	8:30am	Centrale	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Bologna Autostazione	11h 10m	1:40pm	Centrale	No tags
Bus	4:15am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	8:55am	Trieste Centrale	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:48 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Bologna to Trieste

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Trieste. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

231 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $205	Average Duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$45 - $184	Average Duration4h 34m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$26 - $49	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bologna and Trieste?

Stops in Bologna

A
Bologna
B
Piazza XX Settembre
Piazza XX Settembre, 6, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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C
Stazione Centrale
Viale Pietro Pietramellara, 63, 40121 Bologna, Italy
D
A14 Autostrada Adriatica
A14 - Autostrada Adriatica, 40069 Zola Predosa BO, Italy
E
Via Francesco Petrarca, 21
Via Francesco Petrarca, 21, 40033 Casalecchio di Reno BO, Italy
F
Area di Servizio Cantagallo
km. 198, Autostrada del Sole, , 40033 Casalecchio di Reno BO,, Italy

Stops in Trieste

A
Centrale
Piazza della Libertà 9, 34135 Trieste, Italy
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B
Stazione marittima
Molo dei Bersaglieri, 42, 34124 Trieste TS, Italy
Visit page
C
Trieste Airport
Visit page
D
Trieste
Via della Fonderia, 6, 34129 Trieste, Italy
E
Largo Città di Santos
Largo Città di Santos, 8, 34132 Trieste TS, Italy

Compare bus companies

Itabus

4/5948 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

FlixBus

3.5/511,483 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

MarinoBus

4/5896 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.3

GoOpti

4.5/5140 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4

IT Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bologna to Trieste by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Bologna to Trieste?
The cheapest bus tickets from Bologna to Trieste start from $18. The average price for this route is around $34. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Bologna to Trieste?
The average bus travel time from Bologna to Trieste is 5h 10m, covering a distance of 230 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 15m and is operated by GoOpti.
Which bus companies service the Bologna to Trieste route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Itabus, FlixBus, MarinoBus, GoOpti.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Bologna to Trieste?
The earliest bus departs from Bologna to Trieste at 2:30am. And the latest bus departs at 10:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bologna to Trieste?
A bus trip from Bologna to Trieste generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Bologna to Trieste?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is GoOpti, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 140 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bologna to Trieste?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company GoOpti has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Bologna to Trieste?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is GoOpti, with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bologna to Trieste?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is GoOpti, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-29

$33

11-30

$21

Today

$19

12-02

$18

12-03

$19

12-04

$17

12-05

$18

12-06

$13

The cheapest trip from Bologna to Trieste was searched and found on Dec 6, 2025 with a price of $13

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bologna to Trieste, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $13 to $115 for a bus ticket from Bologna to Trieste based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-12-06.

What's the cheapest way to go from Bologna to Trieste?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time5h 10m	Avg Price$34	Daily Departures6
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time4h 34m	Avg Price$65	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time3h 10m	Avg Price$37	Daily Departures2