How to travel from Ventimiglia to Trento, Italy

The distance between Ventimiglia and Trento is around 492km (306 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Ventimiglia to Trento 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 TrentoVentimiglia if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Venice (VCE), train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Venice (VCE) then take the train to Verona Porta Nuova and then to Trento.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Trento.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)

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Bus

Take the bus to Milan and then to Trento.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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Drive

Drive to Trento.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance492km (306 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ventimiglia and Trento

There are several options for getting from Ventimiglia to Trento by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €89 ($89).

The distance between Ventimiglia and Trento is around 492km (306 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 375km (233 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Ventimiglia and Trento by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ventimiglia to Trento is to drive which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €89 ($89).

The cheapest way to travel between Ventimiglia and Trento, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ventimiglia and Trento. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ventimiglia to Trento. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, Swiss Railways and Trenitalia EuroCity run train services between Ventimiglia and Trento. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 15m, 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 Ventimiglia and Trento. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ventimiglia to Trento. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Ventimiglia and Trento. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ventimiglia to Trento. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Verona (VRN) then take the train to Trento. instead which will take 5h 55m.

The closest major airport to Trento is Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) (VRN) which is approximately 76km (47 miles) from Trento. Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) (VCE) and Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) 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 Ventimiglia and Trento. The distance is around 492km (306 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ventimiglia to Trento is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around €44 ($44).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ventimiglia and Trento

Transport options from Ventimiglia to Trento
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Venice (VCE), train + 1 similar
5h 20m
€105($105)
hourly711km (442 miles)
Plane and Train5h 55m
€295($295)
hourly1,409km (876 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 15m
€44($44)
once daily515km (320 miles)
Train via Milano Centrale6h 20m
€45($45)
every 4 hours515km (320 miles)
Bus
8h 55m
€38($38)
twice daily644km (400 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
€89($89)
on demand492km (306 miles)

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Airports near Trento

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

VRN
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Trento
VCE
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Trento
BGY
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
International Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Trento