Recommended transfer options from Trieste Airport to the city/venue (shuttle, train, taxi, etc.)
-
Train: From the airport railway station, regional trains (Trenitalia) depart hourly to Trieste Centrale Station, taking approx. 30 minutes.
-
Bus: Local bus line runs from outside the terminal to Trieste city centre, taking about 50–60 minutes.
-
Taxi / Private Transfer: Pre-booked private car services are available for door-to-door convenience. Fixed-rate or premium vehicles may cost more.
Alternative airports (e.g., Venice Marco Polo, Treviso, Ljubljana) and approximate travel times
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
-
Bus direct to Trieste: approx. 1 h 50 m
-
Train option: about 2 h 0–2 h 10 m
-
If arriving 3 May, allow for extra time due to Sunday schedules and possible traffic on the coast.
Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU) (Slovenia)
– Good alternative for some international flights; from Ljubljana you may take bus or train via border to Italy/Slovenia and then to Trieste (allow ~1.5–2 h plus transfer).
Treviso Airport (TSF)
– A low-cost alternative near Venice; from Treviso you can transfer to Venice or Mestre and then train/bus to Trieste (allow 2 h+).
Train or bus connections from those cities to Trieste, especially on Sunday, May 3rd
-
From Venice-area: direct trains from Venezia Mestre / Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste take around 2 h 05 m on average.
-
Buses from Venice Airport to Trieste run ~2 h.
-
From Trieste Airport: hourly train to Trieste central (~30 m). Bus ~50–60 m. Good reliability even on Sunday.
-
Tip for participants: Suggest arriving early in the day if possible to avoid late-day transfer challenges, especially on Sunday with fewer services.