How to travel from Milan to Bolzano

There are 2 options to travel between Milan and Bolzano including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Bolzano is a bus with an average price of $29 (€23).

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

A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Bolzano costing on average $38 (€30).

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Bolzano is by train with an average journey time of 3h 25m.

Other travel options to Bolzano take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 58m.

The distance from Milan to Bolzano is approximately 124 miles (201 km).

The average frequency per day from Milan to Bolzano is:

• Around 50 trains per day.
• Around 14 buses per day.

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

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

• Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Bolzano/Bozen.
• Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd).

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

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus to go to Bolzano by bus.
• Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Trenord to go to Bolzano by train.

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

• 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus.
• 2 direct trains per day with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Trenord.

Omio customers who travel from Milan to Bolzano often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Munich, Verona, Innsbruck, Venice. 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.