The distance between Lake Como and Bolzano is around 290km (180 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Lake Como to Bolzano by ferry, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bolzano → Lake Como if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Verona and then to Bolzano.
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Take a ferry to Bellano then take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Bolzano Bozen.
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There are several options for getting from Lake Como to Bolzano by ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €44 ($44).
The distance between Lake Como and Bolzano is around 290km (180 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 170km (106 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Lake Como and Bolzano by ferry and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lake Como to Bolzano is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €44 ($44).
The cheapest way to travel between Lake Como and Bolzano, if you exclude driving, is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Lake Como and Bolzano. We recommend that you drive to Bolzano. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lake Como and Bolzano. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lake Como to Bolzano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Como San Giovanni Stazione FS, Verona and Verona Airport. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.
FlixBus and Alto Adige Bus run regular bus services between Lake Como and Bolzano. Buses run once a week and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lake Como to Bolzano. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bellano then take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Bolzano Bozen. instead which will take 4h 35m.
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 Lake Como and Bolzano. The distance is around 290km (180 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Como to Bolzano is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €41 ($41).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 5h 45m | €88($88) | once a week | 404km (251 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 4h 35m | €41($41) | once daily | 377km (234 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | €44($44) | on demand | 290km (180 miles) |
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Alto Adige Bus
The following major airports near Bolzano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.