Recommended Transfer Options
✈️ Trieste Airport (TRS) – Recommended Airport
Trieste Airport is the closest and most convenient airport to the symposium venue.
Train
Regional trains (Trenitalia) depart approximately hourly from the airport railway station to Trieste Centrale.
⏱ Travel time: ~30 minutes
Bus
Local bus service runs from outside the terminal to Trieste city centre.
⏱ Travel time: ~50–60 minutes
Taxi / Private Transfer
Door-to-door service available directly from the airport to your hotel or the venue. Fixed rates apply; premium vehicles may cost more.
Trieste Centrale (train/bus station) is within walking distance of the symposium venue.
✈️ Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
A major international airport with frequent international connections.
🚌 IWGGD Organized Bus Transfers
Optional direct transfers between Venice Marco Polo Airport and Trieste are organized by IWGGD on selected dates.
If you have not yet registered for the bus, you may still request a seat by contacting:
📧 info@iwggd.com (subject to availability)
Please refer to the dedicated “Organized Bus Transfers” section on the symposium page for schedule details.
🚆 Train (Recommended Alternative)
From Venice, you can easily reach Trieste by train:
- Depart from Venezia Santa Lucia railway station (city centre)
- Or Venezia Mestre railway station (closer to the airport)
Direct trains run frequently to Trieste Centrale.
⏱ Travel time: ~2 hours
🚌 Bus (FlixBus)
Direct buses (e.g., FlixBus) operate between Venice and Trieste.
⏱ Travel time: ~1 h 50 m – 2 h 30 m
Booking in advance is recommended, as prices may increase closer to departure.
⚠️ If arriving on Sunday, 3 May, please allow extra time due to reduced schedules and possible coastal traffic.
✈️ Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU) – Slovenia
A possible alternative for some international flights.
⚠️ Please note: There is no direct public transportation from Ljubljana Airport to Trieste.
Recommended options:
• GoOpti shared transfer (direct to Trieste)
• Airport → Ljubljana city centre (bus/shuttle/taxi), then FlixBus to Trieste
⏱ Total travel time: approximately 1.5–2.5 hours depending on connection timing
Trieste central bus/train station is within walking distance of the venue.
✈️ Treviso Airport (TSF)
A low-cost alternative near Venice.
From Treviso Airport, transfer to Venice or Mestre and continue by train or bus to Trieste.
⏱ Allow approximately 2+ hours total travel time
Important Travel Notes
• On Sunday, 3 May, some public transport services may operate on reduced schedules
• We strongly recommend arriving earlier in the day to avoid late-day transfer challenges
• Booking trains and buses in advance is advisable