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The cheapest and fastest trains from Florence to Bolzano

Showing times and prices for Jul 14

Cheapest price

$40

Average price

$62

Fastest journey

3 h 12 m

Average duration

3 h 13 m

Trains per day

Distance

303 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence to Bolzano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Florence to Bolzano will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.

Fast trains

Of the 30 trains that leave Florence for Bolzano on Mon, Jul 14, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jul 14 the direct trains cover the 303 km distance in an average of 3 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 12 m .

On Mon, Jul 14 the slowest trains will take 3 h 18 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.

TUSCANY LINE 18490 · Autobus TTPER B0400 · Regionale Veloce 3844

11:35AM5h55

Florence Santa Maria Novella

05:30PMBolzano/Bozen

$401One-way

2 transfers

Tuscany Line 18518 · Regionale TTPER 17850 · Regionale Veloce 3846

02:09PM5h21

Florence Santa Maria Novella

07:30PMBolzano/Bozen

$401One-way

2 transfers

Tuscany Line 18522 · Regionale 17836 · Regionale Veloce 3848

04:09PM5h21

Florence Santa Maria Novella

09:30PMBolzano/Bozen

$401One-way

2 transfers

TUSCANY LINE 18508 · Autobus FI680 · Regionale Veloce 3842

09:09AM6h21

Florence Santa Maria Novella

03:30PMBolzano/Bozen

$401One-way

2 transfers

Tuscany Line 18524 · Regionale 17838 · Regionale Veloce 3760

05:09PM6h30

Florence Santa Maria Novella

11:39PMBolzano/Bozen

$401One-way

2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Florence to Bolzano

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Bolzano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €28.

Distance: 188 miles (303 km)

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Most popular Train	Bus
€34 Average price	€24 Average price Cheapest
4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Florence to Bolzano train times

Showing trains for today, Sunday, July 13

Last updated at 1:58 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
InterCityNotte 774+Regionale 16032 · Regionale Veloce 3462	Delayed 11:54 PM 11:58 PMFlorence Campo di Marte	7h32	7:30 AM Bolzano/Bozen	2 transfers
Sunday, July 13
Regionale 17800 · Regionale Veloce 3464 · Regionale 16646	On time 2:32 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella	7h05	9:37 AM Bolzano/Bozen	2 transfers
Regionale 1792 · Regionale Veloce 3840 · SOSTITUTIVO BOLZANO - MERANO SAD B270	On time 5:17 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella	6h27	11:44 AM Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud	2 transfers
Regionale 1792 · Regionale Veloce 3840	On time 5:17 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella	6h13	11:30 AM Bolzano/Bozen	1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9400+Regionale Veloce 3466 · Regionale 16646	On time 5:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella	4h17	9:37 AM Bolzano/Bozen	2 transfers
Intercity 580+Regionale Veloce 3840	On time 6:21 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella	5h09	11:30 AM Bolzano/Bozen	1 transfer
Intercity 580+Regionale Veloce 3840 · SOSTITUTIVO BOLZANO - MERANO SAD B270	On time 6:21 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella	5h23	11:44 AM Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud	2 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8502+TRENO 17149 EFFETTUATO CON BUS BZ041	6:36 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella	3h38	10:14 AM Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud	1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8502	6:36 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella	3h20	9:56 AM Bolzano/Bozen	0 transfersDirect
8954	On time 7:05 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella	3h18	10:23 AM Bolzano/Bozen	0 transfersDirect
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9406+Regionale Veloce 3840 · SOSTITUTIVO BOLZANO - MERANO SAD B270	7:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella	4h24	11:44 AM Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud	2 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9406+Regionale Veloce 3840	On time 7:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella	4h10	11:30 AM Bolzano/Bozen	1 transfer
TUSCANY LINE 18510 · Regionale 17820 · Regionale Veloce 3850	On time 8:09 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella	5h21	1:30 PM Bolzano/Bozen	2 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 8506	On time 8:36 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella	3h12	11:48 AM Bolzano/Bozen	0 transfersDirect
FRECCIAROSSA 8506+TRENO 17115 EFFETTUATO CON BUS BZ053	On time 8:36 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella	3h38	12:14 PM Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud	1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 8508+Regionale Veloce 3850	On time 9:36 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella	3h54	1:30 PM Bolzano/Bozen	1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 8508+Regionale Veloce 3850 · SOSTITUTIVO BOLZANO - MERANO SAD B274	On time 9:36 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella	4h08	1:44 PM Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud	2 transfers
Tuscany Line 18512 · Regionale 17824 · Regionale Veloce 3844	On time 10:09 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella	5h21	3:30 PM Bolzano/Bozen	2 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8509+SOSTITUTIVO BOLZANO - MERANO SAD B275	On time 10:36 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella	3h38	2:14 PM Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud	1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8509	On time 10:36 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella	3h12	1:48 PM Bolzano/Bozen	0 transfersDirect
FRECCIAROSSA 8418+Regionale Veloce 3844	On time 11:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella	4h10	3:30 PM Bolzano/Bozen	1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 8418+Regionale Veloce 3844 · SOSTITUTIVO BOLZANO - MERANO SAD B278	On time 11:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella	4h24	3:44 PM Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud	2 transfers
Intercity 588+Regionale Veloce 3846 · TRENO 17179 EFFETTUATO CON BUS BZ085	On time 11:33 AM Florence Rifredi	6h41	6:14 PM Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud	2 transfers
Intercity 588+Regionale Veloce 3846	On time 11:33 AM Florence Rifredi	5h57	5:30 PM Bolzano/Bozen	1 transfer
Tuscany Line 18518 · Regionale TTPER 17850 · Regionale Veloce 3846	On time 12:09 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella	5h21	5:30 PM Bolzano/Bozen	2 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 9422+Regionale Veloce 3846	1:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella	4h10	5:30 PM Bolzano/Bozen	1 transfer
Tuscany Line 18522 · Regionale 17836 · Regionale Veloce 3848	On time 2:09 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella	5h21	7:30 PM Bolzano/Bozen	2 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 8520+TRENO 17179 EFFETTUATO CON BUS BZ085	2:36 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella	3h38	6:14 PM Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud	1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 8520	2:36 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella	3h22	5:58 PM Bolzano/Bozen	0 transfersDirect
TUSCANY LINE 18526 · Regionale 17838 · Regionale Veloce 3760	3:09 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella	6h30	9:39 PM Bolzano/Bozen	2 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 9320 · FRECCIAROSSA 8826	3:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella	3h33	6:43 PM Bolzano/Bozen	1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9320 · FRECCIAROSSA 8826+TRENO 17117 EFFETTUATO CON BUS BZ089	3:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella	4h04	7:14 PM Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud	2 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 9426+Regionale Veloce 3848	On time 3:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella	4h10	7:30 PM Bolzano/Bozen	1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 8524	4:36 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella	3h12	7:48 PM Bolzano/Bozen	0 transfersDirect
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8526	5:36 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella	3h12	8:48 PM Bolzano/Bozen	0 transfersDirect
8966	6:05 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella	3h18	9:23 PM Bolzano/Bozen	0 transfersDirect
InterCityNotte 774+Regionale TTPER 17870 · Regionale 16604	11:54 PM Florence Campo di Marte	7h33	7:27 AM Bolzano/Bozen	2 transfers
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Florence to Bolzano?

The best time to book your train from Florence to Bolzano is 42 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Florence to Bolzano route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Florence to Bolzano per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Florence to Bolzano.

Trains

from $39

Buses

from $26

Journey information

Overview: Train from Florence to Bolzano

Italy

Trains from Florence to Bolzano run on average 36 times per day, taking around 4h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) but you can travel from only $18 (€14) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $18 (€14)

Distance

188 miles (303 km)

Average train duration

4h 7m

Cheapest ticket price

$35 (€28)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

3h 18m

First train

00:45

Last train

21:33

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $18 (€14)

Train providers: Frecciarossa, Italo and Frecciargento from Florence to Bolzano trains

You can travel by train between Florence and Bolzano with Frecciarossa, Italo and Frecciargento for as low as $19 (€15). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

Step on board a Frecciarossa train and relax as you travel across Italy. Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa high-speed trains make about 200 connections across Italy per day and are renowned for their comfort, speed and reduced environmental impact. Frecciarossa reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh). When booking your Frecciarossa you can choose between four different classes: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive.

Train information from Florence to Bolzano with Frecciarossa:

Average Duration: 3 h 12 min
Cheapest Price: $19
Frecciarossa frequency: 5 a day

Italo is a brand of high-speed trains operated by the Italian train company Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori (NTV). Its fleet includes the Italo AGV 575, the premier high-speed service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), and the Italo EVO, an eco-friendly #[+travelMode] that can reach a maximum speed of 150 mph (250 km/h). Italo offers four different class options, but each car is modernly equipped with a high level of comfort. You can choose between the Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive classes. Italo offers three types of fares with different prices and flexibility: Low Cost, Economy, and Flex.

Train information from Florence to Bolzano with Italo:

Average Duration: 3 h 13 min
Cheapest Price: $32
Italo frequency: 5 a day

Frecciargento is a high-speed train service operated by Trenitalia, the national railway company of Italy. It runs on the most popular routes throughout the country, connecting major cities such as Rome, Milan, Florence, and Venice. Frecciargento trains offer a comfortable and convenient way to travel, with a range of ticket types available, including Economy, Standard, and Business. Frecciargento trains are fast and reliable, with journey times of up to four hours between Rome and Milan. They are a great way to explore Italy in style and comfort.

Regionale is the regional train service of national carrier Trenitalia connecting all of Italy. It is the most convinient way to travel to both big cities and the smallest villages all over the Italian country. The regional trains have different names depending on the region they serve, such as Treno Regionale Veloce (TRV) and Treno Regionale Lento (TRL). Treno Rock and Treno pop are the two new trains part of Trenitalia regionale fleet. Trenitalia Regionale offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets (economy and standard), return tickets, and season tickets. The most popular routes for Regionale are between Rome and Milan, Naples and Florence, and Turin and Venice.

Train information from Florence to Bolzano with Regionale:

Average Duration: 5 h 21 min
Cheapest Price: $39

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

Traveling by train from Florence to Bolzano

The train connection between Florence and Bolzano offers a convenient and scenic way to travel through Italy. Passengers can choose from several providers, including Frecciarossa, Italo, and Frecciargento. With frequent departures throughout the day, travelers can enjoy comfortable seating and stunning views of the Italian countryside as they journey from the vibrant art city of Florence to the picturesque alpine town of Bolzano.

Train Connection: Florence to Bolzano

Traveling from Florence to Bolzano takes approximately 3 hours and 12 minutes. There are 6 direct connections available each day, departing from Firenze Santa Maria Novella and arriving at Bolzano-Bozen.

Florence to Bolzano Train Connection

The first daily train from Florence to Bolzano departs at 05:37, providing an early start for travelers looking to explore the beautiful landscapes of northern Italy. The last journey of the day leaves at 19:05, allowing visitors ample time to enjoy their activities before heading back in the evening.

Train Tickets Price for Florence to Bolzano

The cheapest ticket price for the train connection from Florence to Bolzano is €15, while the average ticket price tends to be around €33.

Exploring Bolzano: A Journey Through History and Culture

Welcome to the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, home to Ötzi the Iceman, a remarkably preserved mummy dating back over 5,000 years. This museum not only showcases ancient artifacts but also highlights the region's rich history and cultural evolution through interactive exhibits that engage visitors of all ages. As you explore its halls, you'll gain insight into prehistoric life in this stunning alpine landscape.

Next on our journey is Bolzano Cathedral, or Duomo di Bolzano, an architectural marvel that beautifully blends Gothic and Romanesque styles. Its striking frescoed façade and intricate wooden altar reflect both religious significance and artistic heritage while serving as a central place of worship for locals since its completion in the 12th century. Be sure to admire the stunning stained glass windows that tell stories from biblical times as we step inside this sacred space.

Finally, we arrive at Runkelstein Castle perched majestically above Bolzano with breathtaking views of the surrounding valley. Built in the late Middle Ages, it features remarkable frescoes depicting courtly life which provide a glimpse into medieval culture and society during its heyday. As you wander through its storied walls filled with legends of knights and noble families, you'll feel transported back in time amidst these enchanting surroundings.

FAQs: Trains from Florence to Bolzano

FAQs: Travel by train from Florence to Bolzano easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Florence to Bolzano.

Yes, you can take a train from Florence to Bolzano. In addition to train travel, bus services are also available for this route.

The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Bolzano is by bus, with prices starting at €14.

Yes, a day trip from Florence to Bolzano is feasible. With 33 train services available and a travel duration of approximately 5 hours and 49 minutes, it is possible to enjoy a day exploring Bolzano despite the 303 km distance between the two cities.

One to two days typically suffice for exploring Bolzano's main attractions, such as the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology and the historical center, while enjoying the scenic Alpine surroundings. However, additional time may be appreciated for those wishing to delve deeper into local culture and nearby hiking trails.

Yes, there is a direct train service between Florence and Bolzano. The direct routes operate seven times a day and are provided by Frecciarossa and Italo.

The train from Florence to Bolzano takes approximately 5 hours and 49 minutes.

The first train from Florence to Bolzano departs at 3:32.

There is no high-speed train from Florence to Bolzano; the journey covers a distance of 303 km and takes approximately 5 hours and 49 minutes.

The last train from Florence to Bolzano leaves at 19:05.

There is no sleeper train available from Florence to Bolzano. The last journey departs at 19:05.

Yes, the train journey between Florence and Bolzano offers scenic views. The route takes passengers through the rolling hills of Tuscany, past picturesque vineyards, and charming villages. As the train moves further north, it traverses the dramatic landscapes of the Dolomites, providing breathtaking mountain vistas.

Bolzano offers a variety of activities for visitors. Experience the festive atmosphere at Bolzano's Christmas Market, where local crafts and traditional foods are showcased during the holiday season. Take a scenic cable car ride to Renon for breathtaking views of the Dolomites. Delve into the vibrant local food scene with a guided culinary tour and enjoy a leisurely walk along the Talvera River promenade. For wine enthusiasts, a visit to the local vineyards provides a unique wine-tasting experience. When considering sights, the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology houses the famous Ötzi the Iceman and Alpine archaeology exhibits. A stroll in Piazza Walther reveals a central square enveloped by cafes and historic buildings. Explore Runkelstein Castle, renowned for its well-preserved frescoes of medieval life. Admire the Gothic-Romanesque architecture of Bolzano Cathedral, complete with a stunning bell tower. Lastly, the Messner Mountain Museum offers insights into mountain culture and history, established by notable climber Reinhold Messner.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Florence to Bolzano

Florence

Bolzano

The major train station for departures in Florence is Firenze Santa Maria Novella. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Firenze Santa Maria Novella for your trip from Florence to Bolzano.

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