How to travel from Vienna to Bolzano

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

The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Bolzano is a bus with an average price of €54.

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

A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Bolzano costing on average €77.

A bus is €45 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Bolzano costing on average €99.

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Bolzano is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Bolzano take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 6m.

Bus takes on average 8h 32m.

The distance from Vienna to Bolzano is approximately 264 miles (425 km).

The average frequency per day from Vienna to Bolzano is:

• Around 24 flights per day.
• Around 16 trains per day.
• Around 9 buses per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Bolzano/Bozen.
• Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd).

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

• Travel with Air Dolomiti, Ryanair to go to Bolzano by flight.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | S-Bahn to go to Bolzano by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Bolzano by bus.

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

• 6 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti, Ryanair.
• 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Railjet.
• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Vienna 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.