How to travel from Brindisi to Bolzano, Italy

The distance between Brindisi and Bolzano is around 943km (586 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Brindisi to Bolzano by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BolzanoBrindisi if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Bologna (BLQ), Train

Fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Bolzano Bozen.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Train

Take the train to Bologna Centrale and then to Bolzano Bozen.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna and then to Bolzano South.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
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Drive

Drive to Bolzano.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Distance1,058km (658 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brindisi and Bolzano

There are several options for getting from Brindisi to Bolzano by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 13h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Brindisi and Bolzano is around 943km (586 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 840km (522 miles)

It takes around 9h 25m to get from Brindisi and Bolzano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brindisi to Bolzano is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Brindisi and Bolzano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brindisi and Bolzano. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brindisi to Bolzano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bologna Centrale. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity and ItaloTreno run train services between Brindisi and Bolzano. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 9h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brindisi and Bolzano. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brindisi to Bolzano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 35m.

FlixBus, Itabus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Brindisi and Bolzano. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brindisi to Bolzano. We recommend that you fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Venice (VCE) then take the train to Verona Porta Nuova and then to Bolzano Bozen. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Bolzano is Treviso Airport (TSF) (TSF) which is approximately 114km (71 miles) from Bolzano. Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) (VRN) and Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) (VCE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Brindisi and Bolzano. The distance is around 1,058km (658 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brindisi to Bolzano is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brindisi and Bolzano

Transport options from Brindisi to Bolzano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Bologna (BLQ), Train + 5 similar
4h 20m
€115($115)
every 20 mins966km (600 miles)
Plane and Train4h 40m
€110($110)
every 4 hours975km (606 miles)
Fly to Milan Linate (LIN), train4h 55m
€110($110)
every 4 hours1,188km (738 miles)
Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP), train5h 30m
€100($100)
every 4 hours1,275km (792 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 15m
€130($130)
every 3 hours943km (586 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train4h 50m
€79($79)
every 4 hours1,137km (706 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 25m
€110($110)
every 20 mins1,016km (632 miles)
Train via Venezia Mestre11h 5m
€125($125)
twice daily1,163km (723 miles)
Bus
13h 35m
€65($65)
once daily1,093km (679 miles)
Drive
9h 35m
€160($160)
on demand1,058km (658 miles)

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Airports near Bolzano

The following major airports near Bolzano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

TSF
Treviso Airport (TSF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
114km (71 miles) from Bolzano
VRN
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Bolzano
VCE
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
International Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Bolzano