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Compare train and bus for Rome to Bolzano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Bolzano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a train costs an average of €43.
Distance: 322 miles (519 km)
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€66 Average price | €46 Average price Cheapest |
6h 43m Average total duration Fastest 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 51m Average total duration 8h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Rome to Bolzano by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to Bolzano is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Intercity 588+
Regionale Veloce 3846
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Intercity 588+
Regionale Veloce 3846 · Regionale SAD 22443
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Regionale TRENORD 10350+
Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 3846
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Regionale TRENORD 10354+
Regionale TRENORD 2633+
Intercity 610
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FAQs: Travel from Rome 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 Rome to Bolzano.

You can get to Bolzano from Rome 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Bolzano from Rome is by taking a bus, which costs on average $15 (€13).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Rome to Bolzano:
A bus is () less than a flight with an average ticket price of () from Rome to Bolzano.
Taking a bus costs $16 (€14) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $31 (€28).
The fastest way to get to Bolzano from Rome is by train with an average travel time of 4 h 57 min.
Other travel options to Bolzano take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 7 h 55 min of travel time.
Bolzano is approximately 322 miles (519 km) away from Rome.
The average frequency per day from Rome to Bolzano is:
- 2 buses per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Bolzano from Rome as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Bolzano:
- Buses mostly leave from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and tend to arrive in Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd).
- Trains most often depart from Rome at Rome Termini and arrive in Bolzano at Bolzano/Bozen.
The following travel companies offer services from Rome to Bolzano:
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus or Marino Autolinee to go to Bolzano by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Rome to Bolzano tickets on Omio for $15 (€13).
- Travel with Alitalia for flights to Bolzano. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Alitalia Rome to Bolzano tickets on Omio for $100 (€90).
- Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, Intercity or Trenitalia can take you to Bolzano by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Intercity Notte from Rome to Bolzano for $31 (€28).
Yes, there are direct routes from Rome to Bolzano with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Bolzano with FlixBus with 1 direct bus per day.
- You can check for a direct train to Bolzano with Frecciarossa or Italo with 6 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Bolzano tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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