Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) → Aquileia
Trieste Airport to Aquileia – Private Transfer
Eighteen minutes from the terminal to one of the great Roman cities of the empire.
From €55
Pay on arrival — no card needed
Aquileia is the closest destination to Trieste airport — 12 km, about eighteen minutes — and one of the most under-visited major archaeological sites in Italy. The transfer is short, door to door and fixed in price, which makes it the natural choice for a group heading to the basilica or for travellers continuing to Grado afterwards. Driver at arrivals with a name board; the flight is monitored, so a delay changes nothing.
- Eighteen minutes from arrivals, the shortest transfer from TRS
- Door-to-door to hotels, B&Bs and the archaeological area
- Easy to combine with Grado, ten minutes further south
- Fixed price per vehicle from €55
- Meet & greet with a name board, flight monitored
- Available 24/7, all year
Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) → Aquileia
Choose your vehicle
up to 4 pax
Standard Sedan
Economy option for budget-conscious travellers.
From
€55
Round trip from €105-10% on return
up to 4 pax
Mercedes E-Class
Elegant comfort for couples and small families.
From
€65
Round trip from €125-10% on return
up to 3 pax
Mercedes S-Class
Ultimate luxury for the discerning traveller.
From
€105
Round trip from €200-10% on return
up to 7 pax
Mercedes V-Class
Spacious comfort for families and small groups.
From
€75
Round trip from €145-10% on return
up to 16 pax
Minibus
Ideal for large groups, tours and events.
From
€95
Round trip from €180-10% on return
What the price includes — and what changes it
Included
- Meet & greet and flight monitoring
- Waiting time included after landing
- Tolls, fuel and VAT included
- English-speaking driver
Surcharges
- Night pickup (21:00-07:00): +30%
- Public holidays: +30%
- Booked less than 48h before: urgency surcharge
- Child seats and extra stops on request
The exact price is shown before you confirm: no surprise on arrival.
Venice Private Transfers
How it works
Book in 2 minutes
Fill in your details online. We confirm availability within the hour.
Your driver meets you
Name board at arrivals. We monitor your flight in real time.
Travel in comfort
Sit back in your private vehicle and enjoy the Veneton scenery.
Why choose Venice Private Transfers
- Fixed price — no meter, no surprises
- Free flight monitoring & waiting time
- Professional uniformed chauffeur
- Meet & Greet at arrivals hall
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior
Aquileia
About the destination
Aquileia was founded in 181 BC and grew into one of the largest cities of the Roman empire, a river port and the seat of a patriarchate that outlasted Rome itself. What survives is extraordinary: the fourth-century basilica holds a mosaic floor of 760 square metres, the largest early-Christian mosaic in the West, discovered under a later pavement in 1909. Around it lie the forum, the river port and the excavated streets, and the whole complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site — visited by a fraction of the crowds that fill comparable sites elsewhere.
About the route
Road, traffic and timing
From Ronchi dei Legionari the route runs west on the SS14 and the SR352 to Aquileia: 12 km, about eighteen minutes, no tolls.
Travel tips
Know before you go
- The mosaic floor is walked on a raised glass path — allow a full hour inside the basilica
- The bell tower climb gives the best view over the excavated city
- Combine with Grado for a half-day: mosaics in the morning, lagoon in the afternoon
What to visit
Nearby attractions
- Basilica of Aquileia and its 760 m² mosaic floor
- The Roman forum and the river port
- National Archaeological Museum
- Grado and its lagoon, 10 minutes away
- Palmanova, the star-shaped Venetian fortress
When to visit
Seasonal notes & events
Aquileia is a year-round site and pleasantly empty outside the summer. In July and August combine it with an early start: the excavations offer little shade.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much is a transfer from Trieste airport to Aquileia?+
From €55 for up to 3 passengers, €75 for a Mercedes V-Class up to 6. Fixed price per vehicle.
How far is Aquileia from the airport?+
12 km, about eighteen minutes by car.
Can we combine Aquileia and Grado?+
Yes — they are ten minutes apart. Tell us at booking and we plan the route, or book the driver by the hour for the day.
Is there public transport from the airport?+
There are buses, but infrequent and with a change; for a site visit with a return flight to catch, a booked car is the safer arrangement.
Is it worth visiting in winter?+
Yes. The basilica and the mosaic floor are indoors and at their quietest between November and March.
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