How to Get from Ljubljana Airport to Trieste
Trieste is one of the most popular cross-border destinations from Ljubljana Airport. At around 1.5 hours from Brnik, it's a straightforward drive — and private taxi transfers cover both Trieste city and Trieste Airport (TRS / Ronchi dei Legionari).
How far is Trieste from Ljubljana Airport?
Ljubljana Airport (Brnik) to Trieste city centre is approximately 1.5 hours by road. The route crosses the Slovenian-Italian border near Fernetti/Šempeter and enters the Friuli Venezia Giulia region. Ronchi dei Legionari Airport (TRS), also called Trieste Airport or FVG Airport, is slightly closer — around 1 hour 20 minutes from Brnik.
Who takes this transfer?
This is a popular route for several types of travellers. Business travellers connecting between Ljubljana and Trieste. Passengers flying into Brnik who have a connecting flight from Trieste Airport. Tourists visiting the Friuli coast, Gorizia or the Karst plateau. And cruise passengers departing from Trieste's busy cruise port.
What is included in the transfer?
Your driver will meet you at Ljubljana Airport arrivals hall and take you directly to your destination in Trieste — hotel, cruise terminal, or airport. Please provide your flight number when booking. The price covers the full route including border crossings and motorway tolls as agreed.
How much does a taxi from Ljubljana Airport to Trieste cost?
A private transfer from Ljubljana Airport to Trieste (city or airport) starts from €140 for up to 3 passengers. Return transfers from Trieste back to Ljubljana Airport are available at the same rate. Contact us via WhatsApp for a quote.
Continue Your Journey
Many visitors continue their journey after visiting Trieste. Private taxi, transfer and transportation services can be arranged to airports, hotels and other destinations across Slovenia, Italy and Croatia. Popular onward transfers include Trieste to Ljubljana Airport, Venice, Portorož, Koper and Piran.
Quick tips
- ✓Ronchi Airport (TRS) and Trieste city are both covered — tell us your exact destination
- ✓Cruise passengers: let us know your embarkation time so we plan the right departure
- ✓We also offer Ljubljana city to Trieste transfers (not just from the airport)
- ✓The border crossing is straightforward — no delays for EU/Schengen passengers
