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 24 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 17 September 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 24 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 | 3 h 25 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 10 min | Bus |
| Rijeka · Croatia | 64 km | 1 h 10 min | Bus |
| Salzburg · Austria | 246 km | 5 h 5 min | Bus |
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.
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
Netherlands 1
Rotterdam/The Hague
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, Rijeka and Salzburg. 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 24 airports in 14 countries, including London, Paris and Barcelona. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Trieste is cheap.