Getting to Trieste
By train, plane or car — Trieste is easy to reach and even easier to enjoy. A car isn’t essential.
Train
The Frecciarossa trains connect Italy’s main cities directly to Trieste Centrale. Once you’re at the station, many of our partner properties are less than a 5-minute walk away.
On race morning, an S1 shuttle leaves directly from the station to the start line of most races. After the race, a shuttle service takes runners back to Trieste Centrale.
You don’t need a car: direct connections all the way. Remember to book the S1 shuttle from your registration page.
Regional trains
The Bora Village is a little over a kilometre from Sistiana-Visogliano station, which sits up on the Karst plateau and has very few trains at weekends.
By train from Italy
From Milan, Vicenza and Padua the Frecciarossa runs to Trieste Centrale with no changes: leave Milan at 07:45 and you’re in the city by midday.
From Bologna and Florence, Italo and InterCity trains run direct, arriving in the afternoon; from Turin you change at Milan.
On Sunday evening the 17:05 train takes you back to Padua, Vicenza and Milan.
Getting to Trieste by train from Italy: times, packages and faresBy train from Austria and Germany
From Vienna, Graz and Klagenfurt the ÖBB railjet runs to Trieste Centrale every day with no changes, also stopping at Monfalcone and Trieste Airport.
From Villach the Mi.Co.Tra continues to Trieste on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: the fare is €17 and bikes and dogs are allowed on board.
From Germany the Nightjet takes you to Udine, and from there it’s just one more train to Trieste.
Getting to Trieste by train from Austria and Germany: times and faresPlane
Trieste Airport — 20 km
The G51 shuttle bus from arrivals stops at the entrance to PortoPiccolo (Borgo San Mauro stop), about 700 m (a 10-minute walk) from Bora Village. Alternatively, the airport railway station has regional trains to Trieste Centrale. If you’re staying in Trieste, don’t get off: the bus carries on all the way to Trieste Centrale. No changes, no car hire.
Ljubljana · Treviso · Venice
We recommend the shuttle run by GoOpti: for around €20 it connects these airports directly to Trieste. Don’t leave booking until the last minute.
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Leave the A4 motorway at the exit for “Sistiana”, turn right, go straight on at the first junction, then turn left towards Sistiana Bay and PortoPiccolo. Five minutes later, you’re there. You’ll find S1 signs at every junction.
In 2027 parking is managed: there are over 2,000 spaces across PortoPiccolo, Parco Caravella, the bay and the outlying areas, and once you’ve registered you book your space near the finish through your Runner Profile. If you’re coming by car, you can stay either in central Trieste or near the finish.
2027 parking: prices, access gates and opening times
An S1 shuttle service links the start, the finish and Trieste in both directions. Check the shuttle times on your race page.
Distances from major cities
Trieste: running, culture, nature
The ideal destination for winter trail running
Trieste is unique: a mild seaside climate, with snow-capped mountains in the background. A perfect blend of wild nature and the comfort of a Central European city, with all the services and amenities of a regional capital. You quite literally go from the mountains to the seashore.
The courses range from the rocky coastline to the woodland trails of the Karst, making for a varied and unforgettable trail running experience. At the Corsa della Bora refreshment points you’ll find traditional local produce, sourced strictly from the surrounding area.
Whether you’re after a competitive challenge with technical sections and fast distances, or a winter break at a more relaxed pace with scenery to enjoy without pressure – the Corsa della Bora offers both. The Gulf of Trieste is the ideal destination for winter trail running, and the Corsa della Bora is the event you won’t want to miss.
How can I get to Trieste to take part in the trail running race?
Trieste is easy to reach by train, plane or car. Once you arrive, the S1 shuttle from Trieste Centrale station to PortoPiccolo means you don't need your own car.
What are the main transport options for getting to Trieste?
The main options are the train, with Frecciarossa services and shuttles from the station; the plane, with Trieste Airport and shuttle services such as GoOpti from Ljubljana, Treviso and Venice airports; and the car, with more than 2,000 spaces across bookable car parks and free parking areas, plus the 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 travel times by train range from 1 hour 30 minutes to about 10 hours.
What makes Trieste an ideal destination for winter trail running?
Trieste offers a mild seaside climate with snow-capped mountains in the background, varied courses from the coast to the Karst trails, and a blend of wild nature and the comfort of a Central European city – ideal for runners of every level.
What services and features does the Corsa della Bora in Trieste offer?
The Corsa della Bora offers a trail running experience with varied scenery, locally sourced produce at the refreshment points, technical or relaxed courses, and an excellent atmosphere in a setting that brings together nature, culture and modernity.