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.
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 Bolzano → Brindisi if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Bolzano Bozen.
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Take the train to Bologna Centrale and then to Bolzano Bozen.
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Take the bus to Bologna and then to Bolzano South.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Bologna (BLQ), Train + 5 similar | 4h 20m | €115($115) | every 20 mins | 966km (600 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 40m | €110($110) | every 4 hours | 975km (606 miles) |
Fly to Milan Linate (LIN), train | 4h 55m | €110($110) | every 4 hours | 1,188km (738 miles) |
Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP), train | 5h 30m | €100($100) | every 4 hours | 1,275km (792 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 15m | €130($130) | every 3 hours | 943km (586 miles) |
Plane, Bus and Train | 4h 50m | €79($79) | every 4 hours | 1,137km (706 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 9h 25m | €110($110) | every 20 mins | 1,016km (632 miles) |
Train via Venezia Mestre | 11h 5m | €125($125) | twice daily | 1,163km (723 miles) |
Bus | 13h 35m | €65($65) | once daily | 1,093km (679 miles) |
Drive | 9h 35m | €160($160) | on demand | 1,058km (658 miles) |
Malpensa Express
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Autokar Polska
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The following major airports near Bolzano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.