- Must visit
South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology
Bolzano’s best-known museum, famous for Ötzi the Iceman and excellent exhibits on Alpine prehistory and conservation.
Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$67
Fastest journey
3 h 12 m
Average duration
3 h 13 m
Trains per day
46
Distance
303 km
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 $67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
Of the 46 trains that leave Florence for Bolzano on Wed, May 27, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 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 Wed, May 27 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.
Regionale 17800 · Regionale Veloce 3458 · Regionale 16638
Regionale 17816 · Regionale 3842
Regionale 18522 · Regionale 17836 · Regionale Veloce 3848
Regionale 18508 · Autobus FI680 · Regionale 3842
Regionale 18524 · Regionale 17838 · Regionale Veloce 3760
FRECCIAROSSA 8524
FRECCIAROSSA 8506
FRECCIAROSSA 8509
FRECCIAROSSA 8526
8954Omio 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 $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 20m. 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 188 miles (303 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$46 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Bolzano:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Bolzano costing on average $46 (€37).
Other travel options to Bolzano take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 16m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with Frecciarossa, Italo.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Bolzano trains for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 8502+ Regionale 17149 | 8:36 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h34 | 12:10 PM Kaiserau | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8502 | 8:36 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h20 | 11:56 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8502+ Regionale 17149 | 8:36 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h31 | 12:07 PM Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17816 · Regionale 3842 · Regionale SAD 22435 | 8:41 AM Florence Rifredi | 6h58 | 3:39 PM Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17816 · Regionale 3842 | 8:41 AM Florence Rifredi | 6h49 | 3:30 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17816 · Regionale 3842 · Regionale 17155 | 8:41 AM Florence Rifredi | 7h29 | 4:10 PM Kaiserau | 2 transfers | |
8954 | Delayed 7:13 AM 9:05 AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella | 3h18 | 10:31 AM 10:31 AMBolzano/Bozen | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18508 · Autobus FI680 · Regionale 3842 | 9:09 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 6h21 | 3:30 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8506 | 10:36 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h12 | 1:48 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8506+ Regionale 17115 | 10:36 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h31 | 2:07 PM Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8506+ Regionale 17115 | 10:36 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h34 | 2:10 PM Kaiserau | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8508+ Regionale 3842 | 11:36 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h54 | 3:30 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8508+ Regionale 3842 · Regionale SAD 22435 | 11:36 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h03 | 3:39 PM Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18490 · Autobus TTPER B0402 · Regionale Veloce 3844 | 11:38 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h52 | 5:30 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8509+ Regionale 17155 | 12:36 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h31 | 4:07 PM Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8509 | 12:36 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h12 | 3:48 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8509+ Regionale 17155 | 12:36 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h34 | 4:10 PM Kaiserau | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 588+ Regionale Veloce 3846 · Regionale SAD 22443 | 1:33 PM Florence Rifredi | 6h06 | 7:39 PM Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 588+ Regionale Veloce 3846 | 1:33 PM Florence Rifredi | 5h57 | 7:30 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 588+ Regionale Veloce 3846 · Regionale 17179 | 1:33 PM Florence Rifredi | 6h37 | 8:10 PM Kaiserau | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 94457+ Intercity 610+ Regionale 17117 | 1:40 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 7h27 | 9:07 PM Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 94457+ Intercity 610 | 1:40 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 6h51 | 8:31 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 94457+ Intercity 610+ Regionale 17117 | 1:40 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 7h30 | 9:10 PM Kaiserau | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18518 · Regionale TTPER 17850 · Regionale Veloce 3846 | 2:09 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h21 | 7:30 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422+ Regionale Veloce 3846 | 3:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h10 | 7:30 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422+ Regionale Veloce 3846 · Regionale SAD 22443 | 3:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h19 | 7:39 PM Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422+ Regionale Veloce 3846 · Regionale 17179 | 3:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h50 | 8:10 PM Kaiserau | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18522 · Regionale 17836 · Regionale Veloce 3848 | 4:09 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 5h21 | 9:30 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8520 | 4:36 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h22 | 7:58 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8520+ Regionale 17117 | 4:36 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h31 | 9:07 PM Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8520+ Regionale 17117 | 4:36 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h34 | 9:10 PM Kaiserau | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18524 · Regionale 17838 · Regionale Veloce 3760 | 5:09 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 6h30 | 11:39 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426+ Regionale Veloce 3848 | 5:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h10 | 9:30 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8524 | 6:36 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h12 | 9:48 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8526 | 7:36 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h12 | 10:48 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 0 transfersDirect | |
8966 | 8:05 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h18 | 11:23 PM Bolzano/Bozen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
InterCityNotte 774+ Regionale TTPER 17870 · Regionale 16604 | 2:03 AM Florence Campo di Marte | 7h22 | 9:25 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17800 · Regionale Veloce 3458 · Regionale 16638 | 4:32 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 6h11 | 10:43 AM Bolzano/Bozen | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Florence to Bolzano run on average 36 times per day, taking around 4h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€22) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:45, the last at 21:33. The fastest train covers the 188 miles (303 km) distance in 3h 12m.
Distance 188 miles (303 km) |
Average train duration 4h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€22) |
Trains per day 36 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 3h 12m |
First train 12:45 AM |
Last train 9:33 PM |
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Discover the best of Bolzano — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bolzano trip today.
Bolzano’s best-known museum, famous for Ötzi the Iceman and excellent exhibits on Alpine prehistory and conservation.
The city’s contemporary art museum, known for its striking modern building and changing international exhibitions.
A compact museum inside the historic Mercantile Palace, illustrating Bolzano’s role as a major trading center.
Bolzano’s most characteristic street, lined with arcades, historic façades, shops, and a lively city atmosphere.
The city’s social heart and a natural starting point for sightseeing, events, and old-town walks.
A compact historic center with arcades, colorful buildings, churches, and a distinctly Central European character.
Lightly smoked, cured ham from South Tyrol, typically served thinly sliced with rye bread or on a traditional platter. It is one of the region's signature products.
Bread dumplings typical of South Tyrol, often made with speck, cheese, or spinach and served in broth or with butter. They reflect the area's Tyrolean heritage.
Half-moon pasta filled traditionally with spinach and ricotta, usually dressed with melted butter and chives. A classic Alpine first course in the Bolzano area.
Elegant dining room in the historic Parkhotel Laurin, offering refined cuisine with strong regional roots and a more upscale atmosphere.
Historic restaurant in central Bolzano known for South Tyrolean classics such as dumplings, goulash, and seasonal regional dishes in a traditional setting.
Well-known beer hall and restaurant serving hearty local specialties and house beers in a lively, rustic atmosphere near the old town.
Moderate for Italy. Hotels can be pricier in peak seasons, but everyday dining and coffee are reasonable.
Service is often included or modest. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. Small tips for taxis are appreciated, but not expected.
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Bolzano/Bozen Airport -> Bolzano Bozen Railway Station
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.
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.
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.
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection from Florence to Bolzano is €15, while the average ticket price tends to be around €33.
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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence to Bolzano 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 Bolzano, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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