How to travel from Venice to Bolzano

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Compare train and bus for Venice to Bolzano

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to Bolzano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF22, while a train costs an average of CHF28.

Distance: 86 miles (140 km)

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CHF37

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3h 57m

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3h 27m

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5h 9m

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4h 39m

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2h 41m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Venice to Bolzano is a bus with an average price of CHF22.

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

A bus is CHF7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Bolzano costing on average CHF28.

The fastest way to travel from Venice to Bolzano is by train with an average journey time of 3h 57m.

Other travel options to Bolzano take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 9m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Venice and Bolzano including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Venice to Bolzano among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around CHF28 compared to roughly CHF37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF8. The journey takes 3h 27m versus 2h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Venice to Bolzano

How to get from Venice to Bolzano by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Venice to Bolzano is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:50 AM4h40
    Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    2:30 PMBolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)
    CHF171One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:50 AM4h40
    Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    2:30 PMBolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)
    CHF171One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9758 · FRECCIAROSSA 8524
    7:00 PM2h48
    Venice Mestre
    9:48 PMBolzano/Bozen
    CHF611One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale 16330 · Regionale 16116 · Regionale 23010
    11:35 AM5h19
    Venezia Porto Marghera
    4:54 PMBolzano/Bozen
    CHF251One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 16340 · Regionale 16118 · Regionale Veloce 3844
    12:57 PM4h33
    Venice Santa Lucia
    5:30 PMBolzano/Bozen
    CHF251One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 17070 · Regionale TT 16900 · Regionale Veloce 3848
    4:57 PM4h33
    Venice Santa Lucia
    9:30 PMBolzano/Bozen
    CHF251One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:25 AM5h05
    Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
    2:30 PMBolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)
    CHF171One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:15 PM12h55
    Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
    9:10 AMBolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)
    CHF181One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:35 PM12h35
    Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    9:10 AMBolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)
    CHF191One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Venice 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 Venice to Bolzano.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Venice and Bolzano including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Venice to Bolzano is a bus with an average price of CHF22.

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

A bus is CHF7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Bolzano costing on average CHF28.

The fastest way to travel from Venice to Bolzano is by train with an average journey time of 3h 57m.

Other travel options to Bolzano take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 9m.

The distance from Venice to Bolzano is approximately 86 miles (140 km).
The average frequency per day from Venice to Bolzano is:
  • Around 99 trains per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Venice 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 Venice to Bolzano:
  • Trains mostly depart from Venice Santa Lucia and arrive in Bolzano/Bozen.
  • Buses mostly depart from Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) and arrive in Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd).
  • Ferries mostly depart from San Marco and arrive in Burano.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Venice to Bolzano, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Bolzano by bus.
  • Travel with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Deutsche Bahn, Intercity Notte to go to Bolzano by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Venice to Bolzano with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Venice to Bolzano often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Innsbruck, Rome, 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.

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