More cities in one trip from Trieste
Trieste (Italy) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 25 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. 3 of them are in another country (Croatia, Slovenia, Austria). The most searched are Zagreb, Bologna and Venice; the quickest to reach is Rijeka, about 1 h 10 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 28 October 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 25 airports with direct flights
- 4 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Trieste
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zagreb · Croatia | 173 km | 3 h 30 min | Bus |
| Bologna · Italy | 233 km | 4 h 35 min | Bus |
| Venice · Italy | 116 km | 2 h | Bus |
| Ljubljana · Slovenia | 72 km | 1 h 25 min | Bus |
| Verona · Italy | 218 km | 4 h 10 min | Bus |
| Graz · Austria | 203 km | 4 h 20 min | Bus |
| Innsbruck · Austria | 255 km | about 4 h 45 min | Bus or train |
| Rijeka · Croatia | 64 km | 1 h 10 min | Bus |
“About”: there was no direct ride on the day we checked, so the time is estimated from the distance.
Loop trips from Trieste
Land in Trieste, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Trieste → Zagreb → Ljubljana → Trieste
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Trieste, 2 nights in Zagreb, 1 night in Ljubljana
- About 7 h 5 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Trieste → Zagreb | 3 h 30 min |
| Zagreb → Ljubljana | 2 h 10 min |
| Ljubljana → Trieste | 1 h 25 min |
Trieste → Venice → Ljubljana → Trieste
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Trieste, 2 nights in Venice, 1 night in Ljubljana
- About 6 h 35 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Trieste → Venice | 2 h |
| Venice → Ljubljana | 3 h 10 min |
| Ljubljana → Trieste | 1 h 25 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Saily →Airport transferHandy when you land at night or the airport is far from the centre.
Kiwitaxi →Luggage storage in TriesteFor the hours between check-out and your flight home.
Radical Storage →Museums and attractions in TriesteEntry tickets, often skipping the queue.
Tiqets →Direct low-cost flights to Trieste
Airports with direct flights to Trieste, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Albania 1
Belgium 1
Czech Republic 1
France 1
Germany 1
Ireland 1
Kosovo 1
Malta 1
Poland 1
Sweden 1
United Kingdom 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Trieste?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Zagreb, Bologna, Venice, Ljubljana, Verona, Graz, Innsbruck and Rijeka. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Trieste to Zagreb?
About 3 h 30 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 173 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Trieste?
For Trieste, Zagreb and Ljubljana, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Trieste, 2 nights in Zagreb, 1 night in Ljubljana), with about 7 h 5 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Trieste?
From 25 airports in 14 countries, including London, Paris and Barcelona. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Trieste is cheap.