How to travel from Trieste to Bolzano

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

The cheapest way to travel from Trieste to Bolzano is a bus with an average price of CHF33.

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

A bus is CHF11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trieste to Bolzano costing on average CHF44.

The fastest way to travel from Trieste to Bolzano is by train with an average journey time of 4h 38m.

Other travel options to Bolzano take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 26m.

The distance from Trieste to Bolzano is approximately 131 miles (211 km).

The average frequency per day from Trieste to Bolzano is:

• Around 18 trains per day.
• Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Trieste 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 Trieste to Bolzano:

• Trains mostly depart from Trieste Centrale and arrive in Bolzano/Bozen.
• Buses mostly depart from Trieste, Autostazione and arrive in Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd).
• Ferries mostly depart from Port of Rovinj and arrive in Port of Venice.

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

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

Yes, there is a direct route available from Trieste to Bolzano:

• 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.

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