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Compare bus and train for Milan to Bolzano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Bolzano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 124 miles (201 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Bolzano:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Bolzano costing on average $41 (€34).
Other travel options to Bolzano take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
The journey is about 1m faster (3h 24m by train vs 3h 25m by car) and roughly $55 (€46) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($41 (€34) vs $96 (€81)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Milan to Bolzano
How to get from Milan to Bolzano by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milan to Bolzano is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:35 PM4h50Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano11:25 PMBolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:35 PM4h50Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano11:25 PMBolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 97515:45 PM3h03Milan Centrale8:48 PMBolzano/Bozen$661One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale TRENORD 2633+
Intercity 6104:25 PM4h06Milan Centrale8:31 PMBolzano/Bozen$371One-way1 transfer
Regionale TRENORD 2627 · Regionale Veloce 38441:25 PM4h05Milan Centrale5:30 PMBolzano/Bozen$371One-way1 transfer
Regionale TRENORD 2619 · Regionale Veloce 38409:25 AM4h05Milan Centrale1:30 PMBolzano/Bozen$371One-way1 transfer
FlixBus4:50 PM3h45Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano8:35 PMBolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)$231One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:45 AM4h15Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)4:00 PMBolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)$231One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:20 PM4h10Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)7:30 PMBolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Bolzano:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Bolzano costing on average $41 (€34).
Other travel options to Bolzano take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
- Around 62 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Bolzano as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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).
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus to go to Bolzano by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Bolzano by train.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Regionale, Frecciarossa.
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