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Mining Museum Ridnaun Schneeberg
Major South Tyrolean mining museum with surface exhibits and guided visits linked to the historic Schneeberg mining district.
Cheapest price
$87
Average price
$97
Fastest journey
6 h 37 m
Average duration
7 h 50 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
573 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome to Brenner is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Brenner will cost around $97 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $87.
Of the 3 trains that leave Rome for Brenner on Sun, Jun 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 573 km distance in an average of 7 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 37 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 10 h 15 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 Rome to Brenner among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a flight costs an average of $66.
Distance: 356 miles (573 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$93 Average price | $87 Average price Cheapest | $424 Average price | $212 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 13m Average total duration 8h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 45m Average total duration 10h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Brenner:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Brenner costing on average $93 (€76).
A bus is $337 (€276) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Brenner costing on average $424 (€347).
Other travel options to Brenner take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 43m.
Bus takes on average 10h 15m.
Tickets start at around $93 (€76) compared to roughly $212 (€173) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $119 (€97). The journey takes 8h 43m versus 7h 2m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Brenner trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:54 PM Rome | 12h28 | 8:22 AM Brenner | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 PM Rome | 11h22 | 8:22 AM Brenner | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:05 PM Rome | 12h17 | 9:22 AM Brenner | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Rome | 11h22 | 9:22 AM Brenner | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 4:45 AM Rome | 6h37 | 11:22 AM Brenner | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:45 AM Rome | 6h37 | 12:22 PM Brenner | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:43 AM Rome | 10h15 | 8:58 PM Brenner | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Rome to Brenner run on average 10 times per day, taking around 8h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $51 (€42) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 356 miles (573 km) distance in 4h 58m.
Distance 356 miles (573 km) |
Average train duration 8h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€42) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 4h 58m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:00 PM |
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Prices are moderate by Italian standards. Transit-area cafés can cost more, while simple meals stay fairly reasonable.
Service is often included or modest. Round up in cafés and taxis; leave about 5-10% at restaurants for good service, but it is not mandatory.
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