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Compare train and bus for Innsbruck to Bolzano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Innsbruck to Bolzano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 53 miles (86 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$30 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Innsbruck to Bolzano
Compare the available ways to get from Innsbruck to Bolzano, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Innsbruck to Bolzano:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Bolzano costing on average $30.
Other travel options to Bolzano take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 29m.
Tickets start at around $30 compared to roughly $48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $19. The journey takes 1h 59m versus 1h 55m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Innsbruck to Bolzano
How to get from Innsbruck to Bolzano by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Innsbruck to Bolzano is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJX 1878:24 PM 2h03 Innsbruck Hbf 10:27 PM Bolzano/Bozen $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
RJX 1878:24 PM 2h03 Innsbruck Hbf 10:27 PM Bolzano/Bozen $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus5:00 AM 1h40 Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße 6:40 AM Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
RJ 851:30 PM 1h57 Innsbruck Hbf 3:27 PM Bolzano/Bozen $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
RJ 873:30 PM 1h57 Innsbruck Hbf 5:27 PM Bolzano/Bozen $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
RJ 895:30 PM 1h57 Innsbruck Hbf 7:27 PM Bolzano/Bozen $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus5:25 AM 1h40 Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße 7:05 AM Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus7:25 AM 1h45 Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße 9:10 AM Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus8:25 AM 1h55 Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße 10:20 AM Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Innsbruck to Bolzano:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Bolzano costing on average $30.
Other travel options to Bolzano take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 29m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Innsbruck and Bolzano as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Innsbruck Hbf and arrive in Bolzano/Bozen.
- Buses mostly depart from Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße and arrive in Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd).
- Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad, Itabus to go to Bolzano by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Regionalzug, Regionale, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Bolzano by train.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad, Itabus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
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