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Messner Mountain Museum Ripa
Innovative mountaineering museum inside Bruneck Castle exploring mountain peoples, cultures, and high-altitude life.
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
1 h
Buses per day
2
Distance
57 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bolzano to Bruneck-Brunico is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolzano to Bruneck-Brunico will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 2 buses that leave Bolzano for Bruneck-Brunico on Sat, Aug 15, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 15 the direct buses cover the 57 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
On Sat, Aug 15 the slowest buses will take 1 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolzano to Bruneck-Brunico among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 35 miles (57 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bolzano to Bruneck-Brunico:
A bus is $0.16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolzano to Bruneck-Brunico costing on average $19.
Other travel options to Bruneck-Brunico take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 26m.
Tickets start at around $19 compared to roughly $20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2. The journey takes 1h 10m versus 1h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:02PM | Arrival Time 07:47PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
The table below shows live departures for Bolzano to Bruneck-Brunico buses for today, Friday, August 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:00 PM Bolzano | 0h30 | 6:30 PM Bruneck-Brunico | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bolzano to Bruneck-Brunico run on average 45 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:21, the last at 21:35. The fastest bus covers the 35 miles (57 km) distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 35 miles (57 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 |
Buses per day 45 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 45m |
First bus 5:21 AM |
Last bus 9:35 PM |
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