Getting To Trieste

Situated on the Adriatic coast, Trieste has excellent transportation connections, especially by road. The nearest airport to Trieste is Ronchi dei Legionari Airport, which is located 34kms northwest of the city. Shuttle buses as well as other public and private bus companies connect the airport with the city of Trieste.

By car

Driving to Trieste is exceptionally easy, with the main motorway, the A4, connecting Trieste to Venice and beyond. The SS15 connects Koper in Slovenia with Trieste, while the 5558 connects Ljubljana, also in Slovenia, to the city. Always be alert when you are driving through foreign countries, as they may not have the same safety standards on the roads as you are used to and different rules many apply.

By rail

Many trains from Venice and Udine connect directly with Trieste, as does the Eurostar from Milan or Rome. Train travel is relatively easy and it is possible to take the train from numerous destinations in Slovenia direct to Trieste’s Central Railway Station. Many services offer overnight connections that are usually very comfortable and will allow you to save on a night’s accommodation. If you going to arrive by train, you should be aware that there is no tourist information office or accommodation service at Central Station.

By bus

On average, three buses a day travel from Pula and Rijeka in Croatia to Trieste, whereas numerous services also run from Udine, Venice, Padova and Grado. Buses are a cheaper alternative to taking the train and while some buses provide a very comfortable ride, others do not.

By ferry

It is possible to travel from the Port of Trieste to Igoumenitsa or Patras in Greece. However, the journeys take 24 and 31 hours respectively therefore taking a ferry is only recommended if you have plenty of time to spare.

By air

The international airport of Ronchi dei Legionari can be found 34kms outside of the city and is linked with the city centre by a shuttle service. National flights service destinations such as Milan, Rome and Genoa, whereas international destinations, via Milan, include Munich, London and Belgrade. The airport offers adequate facilities as well as airport car parks.

Trieste Airport

Ronchi dei Legionari International Airport, also known as Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, is one of the major gateways into Trieste and beyond. It is a single-terminal building with excellent facilities such as banks, ATMs, restaurants, bars and shopping. Daily flights operate to domestic destinations such as Milan and Rome, and also to international destinations such as Munich and London. Passengers in need of information will find help desks located throughout the terminal.

Trieste airport transportation

The airport shuttle bus runs frequent services throughout the day to and from the centre of Trieste. There are also public buses that run a cheaper service, but they take longer as they are not direct. Taxis can be found outside the terminal building, although this is an expensive option. Hire car facilities are available at the airport and the airport is conveniently located on the A4 that leads directly into Trieste.