How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Bolzano

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Bolzano

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Bolzano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $78 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $78, while a flight costs an average of $494.

Distance: 278 miles (448 km)

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$494

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$158

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$78

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$155

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4h 38m

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2h 38m

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7h 53m

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7h 23m

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10h 24m

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9h 54m

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7h 18m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Bolzano is a bus with an average price of $78 (€64).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Bolzano:

A bus is $81 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Bolzano costing on average $158 (€130).

A bus is $416 (€343) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Bolzano costing on average $494 (€407).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Bolzano is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 38m.

Other travel options to Bolzano take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 53m.

Bus takes on average 10h 24m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Bolzano including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Bolzano among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 4h 40m sooner (2h 38m by flight vs 7h 18m by car). Tickets start at around $494 (€407) compared to roughly $155 (€128) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Bolzano

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Bolzano by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Bolzano is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 PM8h35
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    7:05 AMBolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 PM8h35
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    7:05 AMBolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Condor FlugdienstDE4237
    9:10 AM1h15
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:25 AMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $2331One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 699 · RJX 19938 · S 3 · R 17151
    2:46 AM10h13
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    12:59 PMBolzano/Bozen
    $791One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 699 · RJX 19938 · S 3 · R 17151
    2:25 AM10h34
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    12:59 PMBolzano/Bozen
    $791One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 529 · RJ 87
    9:57 AM7h30
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    5:27 PMBolzano/Bozen
    $1291One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:40 AM10h20
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    12:00 PMBolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)
    $541One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:45 AM11h20
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    7:05 PMBolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)
    $591One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:30 PM12h40
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    9:10 AMBolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4355+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 3846+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 80350
    9:50 AM9h40
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    7:30 PMBolzano/Bozen
    $2671One-way
    3 transfers
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4355+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9751+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 80358
    9:50 AM10h58
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    8:48 PMBolzano/Bozen
    $2741One-way
    2 transfers
  • LufthansaLH246+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2623 · Regionale Veloce 3842+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 80334
    6:55 AM8h35
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    3:30 PMBolzano/Bozen
    $2771One-way
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Bolzano.

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There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Bolzano including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Bolzano is a bus with an average price of $78 (€64).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Bolzano:

A bus is $81 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Bolzano costing on average $158 (€130).

A bus is $416 (€343) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Bolzano costing on average $494 (€407).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Bolzano is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 38m.

Other travel options to Bolzano take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 53m.

Bus takes on average 10h 24m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Bolzano is approximately 278 miles (448 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Bolzano is:
  • Around 38 flights per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Bolzano:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and arrive in Bolzano/Bozen.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Bolzano, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Air France, KLM, Qatar Airways, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, ITA, Egypt Air to go to Bolzano by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, OneBus to go to Bolzano by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bolzano by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Bolzano with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, CitizenPlane, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa, ITA.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, OneBus.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Bolzano often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Innsbruck, Rome, Venice, Munich. 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.

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