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What is the best way to travel from Trieste to Bologna?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Trains, Carpool and Flights to Bologna from Trieste. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 5 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
3h 25m
£10
£33
66
Train
4h 29m
£23
£23
16
Car
3h 10m
£14
£20
2
Flight
3h 0m
£51
£120
11

What is the cheapest way to reach Bologna from Trieste?

You can reach Bologna with just £10 by taking a Bus from Itabus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Friday
from £10
Saturday
from £11
Sunday
from £10
Monday
from £12
Tuesday
from £19
Wednesday
from £12
Thursday
from £14

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Itabus
    5h 20m
    0
    20:25
    Trieste
    Central Bus Station
    01:45
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    £10
  • Itabus
    4h 50m
    0
    22:35
    Trieste
    Central Bus Station
    03:25
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    £10
  • MarinoBus
    4h 20m
    0
    19:00
    Trieste
    Central Bus Station
    23:20
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    MarinoBus
    Economy
    £18
  • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Trenitalia
    4h 29m
    0
    13:16
    Trieste
    Central Station
    17:45
    Bologna
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from £23
  • Trenitalia
    4h 29m
    0
    14:16
    Trieste
    Central Station
    18:45
    Bologna
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from £23
  • Trenitalia
    4h 34m
    0
    15:16
    Trieste
    Central Station
    19:50
    Bologna
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from £23

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Itabus
    5h 20m
    0
    20:25
    Trieste
    Central Bus Station
    01:45
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    £11
  • Itabus
    4h 55m
    0
    10:00
    Trieste
    Central Bus Station
    14:55
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    4h 35m
    0
    22:10
    Trieste
    Central Station
    02:45
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Skyscanner
    10h 35m
    0
    13:30
    Trieste Airport
    Trieste Airport
    00:05
    Bologna Airport
    Bologna Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £51
  • ITA Airways
    3h 35m
    0
    19:15
    Trieste Airport
    Trieste Airport
    22:50
    Bologna Airport
    Bologna Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from £79
  • Skyscanner
    5h 10m
    0
    18:10
    Trieste Airport
    Trieste Airport
    23:20
    Bologna Airport
    Bologna Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £87

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Itabus
    4h 55m
    0
    10:00
    Trieste
    Central Bus Station
    14:55
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    £10
  • Itabus
    5h 20m
    0
    20:25
    Trieste
    Central Bus Station
    01:45
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    £10
  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    18:15
    Trieste
    Central Station
    23:45
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • Cheapest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 10m
    0
    10:00
    Trieste
    13:10
    Bologna
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £19
  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 10m
    0
    15:00
    Trieste
    18:10
    Bologna
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £24

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Itabus
    4h 55m
    0
    10:00
    Trieste
    Central Bus Station
    14:55
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    5h 15m
    0
    11:25
    Trieste
    Central Station
    16:40
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • MarinoBus
    4h 20m
    0
    19:00
    Trieste
    Central Station
    23:20
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    MarinoBus
    Basic
    £18
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Buzz
    23h 0m
    0
    16:55
    Trieste Airport
    Trieste Airport
    15:55
    Bologna Airport
    Bologna Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from £55
  • Skyscanner
    4h 55m
    0
    18:10
    Trieste Airport
    Trieste Airport
    23:05
    Bologna Airport
    Bologna Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £103
  • ITA Airways
    7h 50m
    0
    06:35
    Trieste Airport
    Trieste Airport
    14:25
    Bologna Airport
    Bologna Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from £117

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    3h 25m
    0
    00:50
    Trieste
    Central Station
    04:15
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19
  • FlixBus
    4h 35m
    0
    22:10
    Trieste
    Central Station
    02:45
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19
  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    18:15
    Trieste
    Central Station
    23:45
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • Cheapest Carpool Tuesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 10m
    0
    07:00
    Trieste
    10:10
    Bologna
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £21
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Skyscanner
    16h 5m
    0
    09:00
    Trieste Airport
    Trieste Airport
    01:05
    Bologna Airport
    Bologna Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £83
  • Skyscanner
    9h 45m
    0
    09:00
    Trieste Airport
    Trieste Airport
    18:45
    Bologna Airport
    Bologna Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £100
  • LC Perú
    9h 0m
    0
    12:45
    Trieste Airport
    Trieste Airport
    21:45
    Bologna Airport
    Bologna Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £140

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Itabus
    4h 55m
    0
    10:00
    Trieste
    Central Bus Station
    14:55
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    18:15
    Trieste
    Central Station
    23:45
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • FlixBus
    4h 35m
    0
    22:10
    Trieste
    Central Station
    02:45
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • Cheapest Carpool Wednesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 20m
    0
    13:30
    Trieste
    16:50
    Bologna
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £14
  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 10m
    0
    12:30
    Trieste
    15:40
    Bologna
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £21

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    5h 15m
    0
    11:25
    Trieste
    Central Station
    16:40
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • FlixBus
    3h 25m
    0
    00:50
    Trieste
    Central Station
    04:15
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • FlixBus
    4h 35m
    0
    22:10
    Trieste
    Central Station
    02:45
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • LC Perú
    19h 0m
    0
    12:45
    Trieste Airport
    Trieste Airport
    07:45
    Bologna Airport
    Bologna Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £115
  • LC Perú
    9h 0m
    0
    12:45
    Trieste Airport
    Trieste Airport
    21:45
    Bologna Airport
    Bologna Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £116
  • ITA Airways
    3h 0m
    0
    11:15
    Trieste Airport
    Trieste Airport
    14:15
    Bologna Airport
    Bologna Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from £178

What are the fastest trips from Trieste to Bologna?

You can get to Bologna from Trieste in just 3h 0m with a Flight from ITA Airways. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Friday
from 4h 20m
Saturday
from 3h 25m
Sunday
from 3h 10m
Monday
from 3h 25m
Tuesday
from 3h 10m
Wednesday
from 3h 10m
Thursday
from 3h 0m

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • MarinoBus
    4h 20m
    0
    19:00
    Trieste
    Central Bus Station
    23:20
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    MarinoBus
    Economy
    £18
  • MarinoBus
    4h 20m
    0
    19:00
    Trieste
    Central Station
    23:20
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    MarinoBus
    Basic
    £18
  • FlixBus
    4h 35m
    0
    22:10
    Trieste
    Central Station
    02:45
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20
  • Fastest Trains Friday

  • Trenitalia
    4h 29m
    0
    13:16
    Trieste
    Central Station
    17:45
    Bologna
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from £23
  • Trenitalia
    4h 29m
    0
    14:16
    Trieste
    Central Station
    18:45
    Bologna
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from £23
  • Trenitalia
    4h 29m
    0
    16:16
    Trieste
    Central Station
    20:45
    Bologna
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from £23

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    3h 25m
    0
    00:50
    Trieste
    Central Station
    04:15
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • MarinoBus
    4h 20m
    0
    19:00
    Trieste
    Central Station
    23:20
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    MarinoBus
    Basic
    £18
  • FlixBus
    4h 35m
    0
    22:10
    Trieste
    Central Station
    02:45
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16
  • Fastest Flights Saturday

  • ITA Airways
    3h 35m
    0
    19:15
    Trieste Airport
    Trieste Airport
    22:50
    Bologna Airport
    Bologna Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from £79
  • LC Perú
    4h 45m
    0
    12:45
    Trieste Airport
    Trieste Airport
    17:30
    Bologna Airport
    Bologna Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £155
  • Skyscanner
    5h 10m
    0
    18:10
    Trieste Airport
    Trieste Airport
    23:20
    Bologna Airport
    Bologna Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £87

    Fastest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 10m
    0
    10:00
    Trieste
    13:10
    Bologna
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £19
  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 10m
    0
    15:00
    Trieste
    18:10
    Bologna
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £24
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • MarinoBus
    4h 20m
    0
    19:00
    Trieste
    Central Station
    23:20
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    MarinoBus
    Basic
    £18
  • Itabus
    4h 55m
    0
    10:00
    Trieste
    Central Bus Station
    14:55
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    £10
  • FlixBus
    5h 15m
    0
    11:25
    Trieste
    Central Station
    16:40
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    3h 25m
    0
    00:50
    Trieste
    Central Station
    04:15
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • MarinoBus
    4h 20m
    0
    19:00
    Trieste
    Central Station
    23:20
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    MarinoBus
    Basic
    £18
  • Itabus
    4h 55m
    0
    10:00
    Trieste
    Central Bus Station
    14:55
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    £12
  • Fastest Flights Monday

  • ITA Airways
    3h 45m
    0
    06:35
    Trieste Airport
    Trieste Airport
    10:20
    Bologna Airport
    Bologna Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from £118
  • Skyscanner
    4h 55m
    0
    18:10
    Trieste Airport
    Trieste Airport
    23:05
    Bologna Airport
    Bologna Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £103
  • Skyscanner
    5h 50m
    0
    12:20
    Trieste Airport
    Trieste Airport
    18:10
    Bologna Airport
    Bologna Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £154

    Fastest Carpool Tuesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 10m
    0
    07:00
    Trieste
    10:10
    Bologna
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £21
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    3h 25m
    0
    00:50
    Trieste
    Central Station
    04:15
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19
  • FlixBus
    4h 35m
    0
    22:10
    Trieste
    Central Station
    02:45
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19
  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    18:15
    Trieste
    Central Station
    23:45
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • LC Perú
    4h 45m
    0
    12:45
    Trieste Airport
    Trieste Airport
    17:30
    Bologna Airport
    Bologna Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £147
  • ITA Airways
    7h 35m
    0
    06:35
    Trieste Airport
    Trieste Airport
    14:10
    Bologna Airport
    Bologna Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from £159
  • LC Perú
    9h 0m
    0
    12:45
    Trieste Airport
    Trieste Airport
    21:45
    Bologna Airport
    Bologna Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £140

    Fastest Carpool Wednesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 10m
    0
    12:30
    Trieste
    15:40
    Bologna
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £21
  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 20m
    0
    13:30
    Trieste
    16:50
    Bologna
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £14
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • MarinoBus
    4h 20m
    0
    19:00
    Trieste
    Central Station
    23:20
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    MarinoBus
    Basic
    £17
  • FlixBus
    4h 35m
    0
    22:10
    Trieste
    Central Station
    02:45
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • Itabus
    4h 55m
    0
    10:00
    Trieste
    Central Bus Station
    14:55
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    £12

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • ITA Airways
    3h 0m
    0
    11:15
    Trieste Airport
    Trieste Airport
    14:15
    Bologna Airport
    Bologna Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from £178
  • LC Perú
    9h 0m
    0
    12:45
    Trieste Airport
    Trieste Airport
    21:45
    Bologna Airport
    Bologna Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £116
  • ITA Airways
    11h 35m
    0
    11:15
    Trieste Airport
    Trieste Airport
    22:50
    Bologna Airport
    Bologna Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from £179
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    3h 25m
    0
    00:50
    Trieste
    Central Station
    04:15
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • GoOpti
    3h 45m
    0
    13:00
    Trieste
    Central Bus Station
    16:45
    Bologna
    Central Station
    0
    GoOpti
    Basic
    £271
  • GoOpti
    3h 45m
    0
    14:00
    Trieste
    Central Bus Station
    17:45
    Bologna
    Central Station
    0
    GoOpti
    Basic
    £271
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Trieste to Bologna

What are the most popular stations in Trieste and Bologna?

In Trieste, you will usually depart from Central Bus Station, Central Station or Molo Bersaglieri Train Station, while in Bologna you will be arriving at Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Central Station or Corticella Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Bologna from Trieste? With 8 connections between 5 Bus, Train, Carpool and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Trieste and Bologna, you can pay as low as £10 with a Bus from Itabus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from ITA Airways: you will get to Bologna in just 3h 0m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Trieste and Bologna are FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Trieste and Bologna is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Opicina or to Ponticella, and look at flights from Trieste Airport, and landing at Bologna Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Trieste to Bologna?

The most popular companies between Trieste and Bologna, are FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus, Itabus, MarinoBus and 1 more.

Train companies: Trenitalia

Airlines: Skyscanner, ITA Airways, LC Perú and 1 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Trieste to Bologna

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Trieste to Bologna. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Trieste to Bologna

How can I reach Bologna from Trieste?

Every day, there are on average 8 connections between Bus, Train, Carpool and Flight, with which you can get to Bologna from Trieste.

How far is Bologna from Trieste?

The distance between Trieste and Bologna is 230.3 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Trieste and Bologna?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 6 kgs of CO2, a train 8 kgs, a car 39 kgs, and a flight 57 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Trieste to Bologna?

You can get to Bologna with just £10 by taking a Bus from Itabus.

What is the fastest way to get from Trieste to Bologna?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Bologna in just 3h 0m with a Flight from ITA Airways.

More routes to Trieste and to Bologna

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Trieste and to Bologna. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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