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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 €16. 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 €16, and a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 188 miles (303 km)
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€38 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest |
4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Florence to Bolzano by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Florence to Bolzano is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Florence to Bolzano
Travel 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.

You can get to Bolzano from Florence 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Bolzano from Florence is by taking a bus, which costs on average $15 (€14).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Florence to Bolzano:
Taking a bus costs $16 (€15) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $32 (€29).
The fastest way to get to Bolzano from Florence is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 12 min.
Other travel options to Bolzano take longer:
Bus takes 5 h 20 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 188 miles (303 km) between Florence and Bolzano.
The average frequency per day from Florence to Bolzano is:
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Bolzano as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Bolzano:
- Trains from Florence to Bolzano most often leave from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Bolzano/Bozen.
The following travel companies offer services from Florence to Bolzano:
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus or Marino Autolinee for buses to Bolzano. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Florence to Bolzano tickets on Omio for $15 (€14).
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale or Intercity to go to Bolzano by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Intercity Florence to Bolzano tickets on Omio for $32 (€29).
Yes, there are direct routes from Florence to Bolzano with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Bolzano with FlixBus with 3 direct buses per day.
- You can find 5 direct trains per day to take to Bolzano with Frecciarossa or Italo.
Direct services to Bolzano tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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