What is the travel distance from Florence to Trieste?

Florence and Trieste are 180 miles (290 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Florence to Trieste?

The majority of buses traveling from Florence to Trieste start their journey at Florence Airport and wind up at Centrale. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Trieste?

Once in Trieste, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Teatro Romano, La Grotta Gigante, Strada Vicentina, INAF Trieste Astronomical Observatory and Teatro Verdi.

Bus Florence to Trieste from $9 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Florence to Trieste on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:20pm	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	6h 10m	7:30pm	Centrale	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Florence (Villa Costanza)	7h 25m	6:25am	Trieste Centrale	No tags
Bus	11:40pm	Viale Filippo Strozzi	6h 45m	6:25am	Trieste Centrale	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	Terminal Bus Villa Constanza	6h 10m	7:30pm	Centrale	No tags
Bus	3:50pm	Florence (Villa Costanza)	5h 45m	9:35pm	Trieste Centrale	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Florence to Trieste

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Trieste. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4h 20mAverage Duration

180 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$10 - $157	Average Duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$59 - $163	Average Duration4h 7m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$24 - $45	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Florence and Trieste?

Stops in Florence

A
Florence Airport
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B
Florence - Piazzale Montelungo
50129 Centro Storico FI, Italy
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C
Terminal Bus Villa Constanza
A1 - Autostrada del Sole, 50018 Scandicci FI, Italy
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D
Scandicci - Villa Costanza
Via della Costituzione, 185, 50018 Scandicci FI, Italy
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E
Santa Maria Novella
Piazza della Stazione 45, 50123 Firenze, Italy
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F
Via Cassia, 49B
Via Cassia, 49B, 50023 Impruneta FI, Italy
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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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FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Itabus

4/5945 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

MarinoBus

4/5893 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.2

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,143 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Florence to Trieste by bus

What is the travel distance from Florence to Trieste?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Florence to Trieste?
What are the best sights and things to do 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

11/19

$19

11/20

$12

Today

$9

11/22

$9

11/23

$12

11/24

$15

11/25

$9

11/26

$9

The cheapest trip from Florence to Trieste was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $9

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

You can expect to pay from $9 to $90 for a bus ticket from Florence to Trieste based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually Itabus, MarinoBus 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.