- Must visit
Accademia Carrara
The city’s major art museum displays Italian paintings from the Renaissance to the 19th century in a refined hilltop setting.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Arona to Bergamo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, while a bus costs an average of $98.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$14 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Arona to Bergamo:
A train is $84 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Arona to Bergamo costing on average $98.
Other travel options to Bergamo take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 56m.
Tickets start at around $14 compared to roughly $17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3. The journey takes 1h 56m versus 1h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Trains from Arona to Bergamo run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 but you can travel from only $10 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 54 miles (87 km) distance in 1h 48m.
Distance 54 miles (87 km) |
Average train duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 48m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 10:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Bergamo — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bergamo trip today.
The city’s major art museum displays Italian paintings from the Renaissance to the 19th century in a refined hilltop setting.
This modern and contemporary art gallery complements Accademia Carrara with Italian masters, sculpture, and rotating exhibitions.
Housed in a medieval convent, this museum presents Bergamo’s archaeology, urban history, and Venetian-era development.
Bergamo’s elegant central square is lined with historic buildings and cafes, making it the essential starting point in Città Alta.
This broad square by major churches and civic landmarks is one of the city’s most atmospheric places for architecture and photos.
The UNESCO-listed walls encircle the upper town with scenic walks, bastions, and exceptional panoramic viewpoints over Bergamo.
Pasta ribbons with butter, sage, pancetta and crispy bacon, a signature Bergamo first course linked to local peasant cooking.
Rustic cornmeal dish often served soft or grilled with local cheeses, sausages or stews; a cornerstone of Bergamo and Lombardy cuisine.
Creamy risotto cooked with Taleggio, the famous local washed-rind cheese from the Bergamo valleys, prized for its rich aroma.
Elegant fine dining in Upper Town with creative Italian cuisine, polished service and panoramic surroundings in a historic setting.
Established pastry shop and café famous for Polenta E Osei cake and other Bergamo sweets, ideal for a traditional dessert stop.
Historic traditional restaurant in Città Alta known for Bergamasque classics, warm rustic rooms and a long local reputation.
Moderate for northern Italy. Hotels and dining cost more than smaller towns, but local buses, airport transit, and casual meals stay fairly manageable for tourists.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafés, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Arona to Bergamo by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bergamo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Arona to Bergamo trains use the Arona to Bergamo station pair. Use this guide to compare Arona and Bergamo train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Arona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Villa Rocchetta, Ristorante Vecchia Arona
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Arona. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Arona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Arona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Arona: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Arona: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Concorde, Hotel Antares, Hotel Atlantic.
Bergamo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante La Bruschetta, Osteria D'Ambrosio
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bergamo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bergamo. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bergamo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bergamo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bergamo: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Excelsior San Marco, Mercure Bergamo Centro Palazzo Dolci, Hotel Cappello d'Oro.
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