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Palazzo Salis Museo
Historic palace museum with period rooms, art, and gardens, offering the clearest view into Tirano’s aristocratic past.
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$4
Fastest journey
42 m
Average duration
42 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
24 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sondrio to Tirano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sondrio to Tirano will cost around $4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 2 buses that leave Sondrio for Tirano on Wed, Aug 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 24 km distance in an average of 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 42 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 42 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 Sondrio to Tirano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 14 miles (24 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$4 Average price | $4 Average price Cheapest |
1h 11m Average total duration 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sondrio to Tirano:
A train is 0 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sondrio to Tirano costing on average $4.
Other travel options to Tirano take longer:
Bus takes on average 41m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:41AM | Arrival Time 07:22AM | Duration 0h41 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:12PM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:12PM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:12PM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 09:07PM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 10:07PM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
The table below shows live departures for Sondrio to Tirano buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Autobus TRENORD 1298A | 7:30 PM Sondrio station | 0h42 | 8:12 PM Tirano station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Sondrio to Tirano run on average 9 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 but you can travel from only $4 by train.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:20, the last at 22:57. The fastest bus covers the 14 miles (24 km) distance in 42m.
Distance 14 miles (24 km) |
Average bus duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 42m |
First bus 5:20 AM |
Last bus 10:57 PM |
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Historic palace museum with period rooms, art, and gardens, offering the clearest view into Tirano’s aristocratic past.
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Sanctuary museum area preserving devotional objects and the history of Tirano’s most important pilgrimage site.
Tirano’s historic center offers old streets, churches, gates, and noble houses, ideal for an easy cultural walk.
Main square of the sanctuary district, a lively open space and classic starting point for visiting the basilica.
Scenic uphill area near Santa Perpetua, rewarding visitors with quiet paths and broad views over Tirano.
Buckwheat pasta ribbons cooked with potatoes, cabbage, butter and local Casera cheese. A hallmark of Valtellina mountain cooking, rich and comforting.
Buckwheat crêpes filled with Casera cheese, greens or potatoes, then baked in butter. A traditional Valtellina farmhouse dish linked to Alpine ingredients.
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Historic restaurant near the sanctuary, known for refined Valtellina cuisine, seasonal ingredients and an elegant traditional setting.
Established traditional venue serving pizzoccheri, sciatt and other local classics in a warm alpine atmosphere popular with visitors.
Well-known cellar-style restaurant with Valtellina specialties, cured meats and local wines in a rustic stone interior.
Moderate for northern Italy. Hotels can rise in peak rail season, but dining and local transit are usually manageable for most visitors.
Service is often included or modest. Round up at cafes, leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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