How to travel from Venice to Bolzano

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 $31 (€25).

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

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Bolzano costing on average $33 (€26).

The fastest way to travel from Venice to Bolzano is by train with an average journey time of 3h 4m.

Other travel options to Bolzano take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 13m.

The distance from Venice to Bolzano is approximately 86 miles (140 km).

The average frequency per day from Venice to Bolzano is:

• Around 79 trains per day.
• Around 13 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 Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Trenitalia EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Bolzano by train.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Bolzano by bus.

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

• 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
• 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Venice 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.