The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan to Trieste
Cheapest price
$53
Average price
$88
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 1 m
Trains per day
28
Distance
358 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Trieste will cost around $88 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $53.
Of the 28 trains that leave Milan for Trieste every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 358 km distance in an average of 5 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 9 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463 · Regionale Veloce 3980 · Regionale Veloce 3571
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2455 · Regionale Veloce 3994 · Regionale Veloce 3439
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 · Regionale Veloce 3986 · Regionale Veloce 3445
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2493 · Regionale Veloce 3972 · Regionale Veloce 3567
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 · Regionale Veloce 3990 · Regionale Veloce 3447
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555 · FRECCIAROSSA 9480
FRECCIAROSSA 9717+
Regionale Veloce 3567
FRECCIAROSSA 9710 · FRECCIAROSSA 9707
FRECCIAROSSA 8811 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9420+
Regionale Veloce 3571
FRECCIAROSSA 8813 · FRECCIAROSSA 9422+
Regionale Veloce 3443Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Milan to Trieste
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $214.
Distance: 358 km
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Milan to Trieste train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Trieste trains for today, Saturday, 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 603+ Regionale Veloce 3966 · Regionale Veloce 3437 | 4:25 am Milan Centrale | 7h19 | 11:44 am Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2493 · Regionale Veloce 3972 · Regionale Veloce 3567 | 5:30 am Milan Centrale | 8h14 | 1:44 pm Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 605+ Regionale Veloce 3972 · Regionale Veloce 3567 | 6:05 am Milan Centrale | 7h39 | 1:44 pm Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9515 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9404+ Regionale Veloce 3437 | 6:10 am Milan Centrale | 5h34 | 11:44 am Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2455 · Regionale Veloce 3994 · Regionale Veloce 3439 | 6:20 am Milan Centrale | 8h24 | 2:44 pm Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9707 | 6:55 am Milan Centrale | 5h51 | 12:46 pm Trieste Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9710 · FRECCIAROSSA 9707 | 7:45 am Milan Centrale | 5h01 | 12:46 pm Trieste Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2499 · Regionale Veloce 3978 · Regionale Veloce 3441 | 8:20 am Milan Centrale | 8h24 | 4:44 pm Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9717+ Regionale Veloce 3567 | 8:45 am Milan Centrale | 4h59 | 1:44 pm Trieste Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9709+ Regionale Veloce 3439 | 9:20 am Milan Centrale | 5h24 | 2:44 pm Trieste Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463 · Regionale Veloce 3980 · Regionale Veloce 3571 | 10:20 am Milan Centrale | 7h24 | 5:44 pm Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9727+ Regionale Veloce 3569 | On time 10:20 am Milan Centrale | 5h24 | 3:44 pm Trieste Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8807 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9416+ Regionale Veloce 3569 | On time 10:35 am Milan Centrale | 5h09 | 3:44 pm Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9723+ Regionale Veloce 3441 | 10:50 am Milan Centrale | 5h54 | 4:44 pm Trieste Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8809 · FRECCIAROSSA 8418+ Regionale Veloce 3441 | 11:30 am Milan Centrale | 5h14 | 4:44 pm Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467+ Intercity 588 | 12:20 pm Milan Centrale | 8h45 | 9:05 pm Trieste Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8811 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9420+ Regionale Veloce 3571 | 12:35 pm Milan Centrale | 5h09 | 5:44 pm Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9741+ Regionale Veloce 3443 | 12:50 pm Milan Centrale | 5h54 | 6:44 pm Trieste Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 1749 · Regionale Veloce 3986 · Regionale Veloce 3445 | 1:15 pm Milan Centrale | 7h29 | 8:44 pm Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8813 · FRECCIAROSSA 9422+ Regionale Veloce 3443 | 1:35 pm Milan Centrale | 5h09 | 6:44 pm Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
8143 · 8918 | 1:40 pm Milan Centrale | 6h16 | 7:56 pm Trieste Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 613 · Intercity 1572 | 2:05 pm Milan Centrale | 7h44 | 9:49 pm Trieste Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 2:20 pm Milan Centrale | 5h21 | 7:41 pm Trieste Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 · Regionale Veloce 3990 · Regionale Veloce 3447 | 2:20 pm Milan Centrale | 9h24 | 11:44 pm Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9551 · FRECCIAROSSA 9426+ Regionale Veloce 3445 | 3:10 pm Milan Centrale | 5h34 | 8:44 pm Trieste Centrale | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9555 · FRECCIAROSSA 9480 | 4:10 pm Milan Centrale | 4h45 | 8:55 pm Trieste Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 37749 | 6:20 pm Milan Centrale | 5h30 | 11:50 pm Trieste Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 37749+ Regionale Veloce 3447 | 6:20 pm Milan Centrale | 5h24 | 11:44 pm Trieste Centrale | 1 change | |
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Overview: Train from Milan to Trieste
Trains from Milan to Trieste run on average 24 times per day, taking around 5h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $42 but you can travel from only $10 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 358 km distance in 4h 2m.
Distance 358 km |
Average train duration 5h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 4h 2m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: Frecciarossa, Regionale, Italo, Trenitalia, Intercity, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte from Milan to Trieste trainsFrecciarossa, Regionale, Italo, Trenitalia, Intercity, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Milan and Trieste from $10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Milan to Trieste train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Trieste by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Trieste, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Milan Centrale, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Trieste Centrale, located away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Milan and Trieste
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Caffeteria Panni Caldi
- Princi
- Burgez
- Bricco Café
- U! Come tu mi vuoi
- Autogrill
- Culto
- Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
- Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova
- AC Hotel by Marriott Milano
- Tocq Hotel
- Metro lines: M2, M5
- Bus lines: 43, 56, 70, 94
- Train lines: R21, R31, S1, S11, S2, S5, S7, S8
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access is available from Via G Battista Cassinis.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro
- Osteria La Piola
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Starhotels Business Palace
- Hotel Mistral
- Hotel Brenta Milano
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: metro connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and high-speed services
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby, with access from Viale Romolo.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- BAM House
- Olona11
- 150 places, covered
- Located near the entrance
- Free
- Hall 1: entrance and ticket machines
- Hall 2: platforms for Line 2
- Metro: Line 2
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Piazza della Libertà.
- Buffet da Pepi
- Trattoria Nerodiseppia
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste
- Hotel Continentale
- NH Trieste
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for trains to Italy, Slovenia, and Austria
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 2
- Taxi services available
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