What is the travel distance from Rome to Trieste?

It's about 431 km (267 miles) from Rome to Trieste.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rome to Trieste?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Rome Ciampino Airport, in Rome, and end it at Centrale, in Trieste.

Bus Rome to Trieste from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rome to Trieste on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:55pm	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	17h 20m	12:15pm	Trieste Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	9:20pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 5m	6:25am	Trieste Centrale	Fastest
Bus	11:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 30m	8:30am	Centrale	No tags
Bus	9:45pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	15h 55m	1:40pm	Centrale	No tags
Bus	11:10pm	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	15h 30m	2:40pm	Trieste Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Trieste on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:10pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 40m	7:50am	Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	9:20pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 5m	6:25am	Trieste Centrale	Fastest
Bus	11:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 30m	8:30am	Centrale	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 35m	7:35pm	Centrale	No tags
Bus	6:55pm	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	17h 20m	12:15pm	Trieste Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Trieste on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:20pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 15m	9:35pm	Trieste Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	9:20pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 5m	6:25am	Trieste Centrale	Fastest
Bus	11:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 30m	8:30am	Centrale	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 35m	7:35pm	Centrale	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	20h 45m	12:15pm	Trieste Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Trieste on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 35m	7:35pm	Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 30m	8:30am	Centrale	Fastest
Bus	10:00am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 35m	7:35pm	Centrale	No tags
Bus	12:10am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	12h 5m	12:15pm	Trieste Centrale	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 35m	7:35pm	Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Trieste on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 35m	7:35pm	Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 30m	8:30am	Centrale	Fastest
Bus	10:00am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 35m	7:35pm	Centrale	No tags
Bus	11:10pm	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	15h 30m	2:40pm	Trieste Centrale	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 35m	7:35pm	Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Trieste on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:20pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 15m	9:35pm	Trieste Centrale	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 30m	8:30am	Centrale	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 35m	7:35pm	Centrale	No tags
Bus	11:10pm	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	15h 30m	2:40pm	Trieste Centrale	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 35m	7:35pm	Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Trieste on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:20pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 15m	9:35pm	Trieste Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	9:20pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 5m	6:25am	Trieste Centrale	Fastest
Bus	11:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 30m	8:30am	Centrale	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 35m	7:35pm	Centrale	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	20h 45m	12:15pm	Trieste Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Trieste on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:20pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 15m	9:35pm	Trieste Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	9:20pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 5m	6:25am	Trieste Centrale	Fastest
Bus	11:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 30m	8:30am	Centrale	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 35m	7:35pm	Centrale	No tags
Bus	6:55pm	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	17h 20m	12:15pm	Trieste Centrale	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Rome 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 6 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $91, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6h 10mAverage Duration

431 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $273	Average Duration12h 5m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$55 - $464	Average Duration5h 52m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$91 - $91	Average Duration6h 10m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Rome and Trieste?

Stops in Rome

A
Rome Ciampino Airport
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B
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
Largo Guido Mazzoni, 3, 00162 Roma, Italy
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C
Rome Fiumicino Airport
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D
Castro Pretorio
Viale Castro Pretorio 76, 00185 Roma, Italy
E
Roma
F
Anagnina
Via Vincenzo Giudice, 00173 Roma RM, 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
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C
Trieste Airport
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D
Trieste
Via della Fonderia, 6, 34129 Trieste, Italy
E
Largo Città di Santos
Largo Città di Santos, 8, 34132 Trieste TS, Italy

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rome to Trieste by bus

What is the travel distance from Rome to Trieste?
It's about 431 km (267 miles) from Rome to Trieste.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rome to Trieste?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Rome Ciampino Airport, in Rome, and end it at Centrale, in Trieste.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-20

$52

11-21

$72

Today

$53

11-23

$77

11-24

$21

11-25

$57

11-26

$52

11-27

$15

The cheapest trip from Rome to Trieste was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $15

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

You can expect to pay from $15 to $190 for a bus ticket from Rome to Trieste based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time12h 5m	Avg Price$80	Daily Departures15
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time5h 52m	Avg Price$172	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time6h 10m	Avg Price$91	Daily Departures1