London to Trieste by bus
Trieste lies 1,210 km (752 mi) south-east of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 21 h 57 min including stops, over roughly 1,476 km (917 mi) of road.
| London | Trieste | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Italy |
| Population | 9 million | 204,338 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 34100–34151 |
Clocks in Trieste are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 21 h 57 min journey lands 22 h 57 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Trieste
Crossing from United Kingdom into Italy: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Where to book buses from London to Trieste
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Staying in Trieste
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Common questions
How far is Trieste from London?
1,210 km (752 mi) in a straight line, south-east of London; by road roughly 1,476 km (917 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Trieste by bus?
About 21 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Trieste?
Trieste is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Rome against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Trieste?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.