There are 4 ways to get from Bellinzona to Bolzano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bolzano Bozentrain Fr
6h 21m€71–129Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lugano Stazione to Verona Porta Nuovabus
- Take the bus from Verona to Bolzano Southbus 494 / ...
6h 55m€23–45Drive 292.2 km
- Drive from Bellinzona to Bolzanocar 292.2 km
4h 15m€53–77Train, shuttle
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train S50
- Take a shuttle bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Bolzano
6h 38m€158–219
Bellinzona to Bolzano by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bellinzona to Bolzano is to bus which costs €23 - €45 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Bellinzona to Bolzano is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Bellinzona to Bolzano. However, there are services departing from Lugano Stazione and arriving at Bolzano South via Verona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Bellinzona to Bolzano. However, there are services departing from Bellinzona and arriving at Bolzano Bozen via Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Bellinzona and Bolzano is 392 km. The road distance is 292.2 km.
The best way to get from Bellinzona to Bolzano without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €70 - €130.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Bellinzona to Bolzano, including transfers.
Bellinzona to Bolzano bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Lugano Stazione station.
Bellinzona to Bolzano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Bellinzona to Bolzano is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €45 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Bellinzona, Switzerland and Bolzano, Italy?
You can take a train from Bellinzona to Bolzano Bozen via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bellinzona to Bolzano South via Lugano, Lugano Stazione, Verona Porta Nuova, and Verona in around 6h 55m.
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Bellinzona to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- + 381 31 510 060
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Lugano Stazione to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Verona to Bolzano South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 0471 305604
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
Shuttle from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Bolzano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €150–210
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Bellinzona to Bolzano bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.
Bellinzona to Bolzano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bellinzona to Bolzano is 292 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Bellinzona to Bolzano.
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