How to travel from Milan to Bolzano, Italy

The distance between Milan and Bolzano is around 271km (168 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Milan to Bolzano by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train via Verona Porta Nuova

Take the train to Verona Porta Nuova and then to Bolzano Bozen.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Bergamo Airport Bus Station and then to Bolzano.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Drive

Drive to Bolzano.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance271km (168 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milan and Bolzano

There are several options for getting from Milan to Bolzano by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).

The distance between Milan and Bolzano is around 271km (168 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 203km (126 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Milan and Bolzano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milan to Bolzano is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Milan and Bolzano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milan and Bolzano. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Milan and Bolzano with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 3hrs.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, Swiss Railways, Trenitalia EuroCity and Deutsche Bahn Eurocity run train services between Milan and Bolzano. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 3hrs, 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 Milan and Bolzano. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Milan to Bolzano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bergamo Airport Bus Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Autostradale, TerraVision IT, Alto Adige Bus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Milan and Bolzano. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milan to Bolzano. We recommend that you take the train to Bolzano Bozen. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Milan and Bolzano. The distance is around 271km (168 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milan to Bolzano is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

How do I get from Milan to Bolzano

Compare travel optionsbetween Milan and Bolzano

Transport options from Milan to Bolzano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Verona Porta Nuova + 1 similar
2h 45m
€45($45)
every 4 hours293km (182 miles)
Train3hrs
€30($30)
6 times a week293km (182 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 15m
€100($100)
hourly311km (194 miles)
Bus to Bolzano South4h 25m
€20($20)
once daily294km (183 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€41($41)
on demand271km (168 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