Getting to Trieste
By train, plane or car - Trieste is easy to reach and even easier to live in. A car is not indispensable.
Train
I Frecciarossa connect the main Italian cities directly to Trieste Central. Once at the station, many affiliated facilities are less than a five-minute walk away.
On the morning of the race a shuttle S1 departs directly from the station to the start line of most races. After the race, a shuttle service takes competitors back to the Central Station.
The car is not neededall with direct connections. Remember to book the S1 shuttle from your registration page.
Regional trains
Bora Village is in 500 metres from Visogliano Station. Convenient for those arriving from Slovenia or the Upper Adriatic.
Plane
Trieste Airport - 20 km
La shuttle E51 arrivals leads directly into the centre of Sistiana, 300 metres from the Bora Village. Alternatively, the airport railway station connects Trieste Centrale with regional trains. If you prefer to stay in Trieste, stay on board the bus: it goes all the way to Trieste Central Station. No change, no car hire.
Ljubljana - Treviso - Venice
We recommend the shuttle GoOptiat prices around €20 connects these airports directly to Trieste. Don't wait until the last moment to book.
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Take the A4 motorway exit “Sistiana”, turn right, at the first crossroads straight ahead and then left towards the Bay of Sistiana and PortoPiccolo. In five minutes you are there. S1 signs at all intersections.
Large free parking a few steps from the finish line. Those coming by car can sleep either in the centre of Trieste or in the finish area.
A service shuttle S1 connects start, finish, Trieste and return in both directions. Check the shuttle timetables on your race page.
Distances to major cities
Trieste: running, culture, nature
The ideal destination for winter trail running
Trieste is unique: mild climate by the sea and snow-capped mountains in the background. A perfect combination of wilderness and the comfort of a Central European city, with all the services and conveniences of a capital city. You literally go from the mountains to the seashore.
The routes range from the rocky coastline to the forest paths of the Karst, making the trail running experience varied and unforgettable. At the aid stations of La Corsa della Bora you will find typical local products, strictly zero kilometre.
Whether you are looking for a competitive challenge with technical stretches and fast distances, or a winter break with more relaxed times and scenery to enjoy without pressure - La Corsa della Bora offers both. The Gulf of Trieste is the ideal destination for winter trail running, and La Corsa della Bora is the event not to be missed.
How can I get to Trieste to participate in the trail running race?
Trieste is easily accessible by train, plane or car, with direct connections and shuttle services such as the S1 shuttle from the station or airports, making private car use unnecessary.
What are the main transport options for getting to Trieste?
The main options are by train, with Frecciarossa connections and shuttles from the station, by air, with Trieste airport and shuttle services such as GoOpti from Ljubljana, Treviso and Venice airports, and by car, with free parking and S1 shuttle service.
What are the main distances between Trieste and other Italian and European cities?
From Trieste, Venice is about 100 km away, Bologna 300 km, Innsbruck 380 km, Milan and Florence 420 km, Vienna 480 km, Budapest 530 km and Frankfurt about 830 km, while by train travel times vary from 1 hour 30 minutes to about 10 hours.
What characteristics make Trieste an ideal destination for winter trail running?
Trieste offers a mild climate by the sea and snow-capped mountains in the background, with varied routes from the coast to the Karst trails, and a combination of wild nature and the comfort of a Central European city, ideal for all levels of runners.
What services and features does La Corsa della Bora in Trieste offer?
La Corsa della Bora offers a trail running experience with varied landscapes, local zero-kilometre products on refreshments, technical or relaxed routes, and an excellent atmosphere in an environment that combines nature, culture and modernity.