How to travel from Florence to Bolzano

There are 3 options to travel between Florence and Bolzano including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Bolzano is a bus with an average price of €31.

This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Bolzano:

A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Bolzano costing on average €35.

A bus is €199 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Bolzano costing on average €230.

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Bolzano is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 24m.

Other travel options to Bolzano take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 22m.

Bus takes on average 5h 21m.

The distance from Florence to Bolzano is approximately 188 miles (303 km).

The average frequency per day from Florence to Bolzano is:

• Around 37 trains per day.
• Around 10 buses per day.
• Around 8 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Bolzano as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Bolzano:

• Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Bolzano/Bozen.
• Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Florence to Bolzano, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Bolzano by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee to go to Bolzano by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Florence to Bolzano with the following travel companies:

• 8 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa, Italo.
• 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Florence to Bolzano often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Rome, Munich, Verona, Innsbruck. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bolzano and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Bolzano to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Bolzano, you can experience Bolzano's Christmas Market for local crafts and traditional foods during the holiday season, take a scenic cable car ride to Renon for Dolomite views, and explore the local food scene on a guided culinary tour. Enjoy a walk along the Talvera River promenade and visit vineyards for wine tasting. Key sights include the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, Piazza Walther, Runkelstein Castle, Bolzano Cathedral, and the Messner Mountain Museum.

Two to three days are ideal to explore Bolzano, allowing time to visit its main attractions such as the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, the medieval city center, and the surrounding Dolomite landscapes.