Flying is a good option, if you come from the US.

The nearest airport is Trieste’s international airport in Ronchi dei Legionari, about 30 minutes from downtown. While an international airport, the runway is not very long and the traffic is not strong enough to warrant many connections. There is a connection with most of Italian airports but only with a couple of European destinations like Munich.

The next best choice is the Marco Polo Venice International Airport. This is a very well served airport, with flights inbound from major European capitals, but it’s farther away, about one and a half hour of train from downtown Trieste.

You can always fly into Rome or Milan, but keep in mind that there is additional train travel to be done…

Travel by train is highly recommended, quick and mostly painless. Guests could, however, rent a car, but the driving style and traffic may be a bit complex to manage for first time visitors to Italy.

Accomodations

Residence Al Granzo is a quaint apartment rental with 12 units ranging in sizes. It is easily accessible either from the main railway station, or the freeway, and is walking distance to the main piazza. Currently the rate is 95 Euro per night. We have spoken with the apartment manager; his instructions to us are to get a head count of anyone wanting to stay. He inturn will work out a deal for our guests. If you are interested, please let us know ASAP…so, we can get an even better rate. Please feel free to check out their website http://www.residencealgranzo.it/en_index.htm .

If you are looking for a hotel setting, Hotel Continentale may be for you. In the past it was the preferred residency by several personalities of the last century, among them James Joyce. The main feature of the hotel location is its being in a midway between the lively downtown Trieste, where you can find historical cafés and renowned wine bars, and the calm pedestrian walkway in Via San Nicolò, actually where the Hotel is. Not quite as economical, but a lovely setting! Visit their site http://www.continentalehotel.com/en/index.aspx