How to travel from Rome to Bolzano

There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Bolzano including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Bolzano is a bus with an average price of $60.

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

A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Bolzano costing on average $84.

A bus is $397 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Bolzano costing on average $456.

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Bolzano is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 48m.

Other travel options to Bolzano take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 19m.

Bus takes on average 9h 36m.

The distance from Rome to Bolzano is approximately 322 miles (519 km).

The average frequency per day from Rome to Bolzano is:

• Around 34 trains per day.
• Around 18 flights per day.
• Around 8 buses per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Bolzano/Bozen.
• Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd).

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

• Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, Sindbad to go to Bolzano by bus.
• Travel with ITA, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Luxair, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Bolzano by flight.
• Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, Regionale, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn to go to Bolzano by train.

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

• 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, Sindbad.
• 4 direct flights per day with ITA.
• 8 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa, Italo.

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