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€68–122Drive 292.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Bellinzona to Bolzanocar 292.2 km
4h 15m€61–88Bus
- Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milano - Famagostabus
- Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Bolzano Southbus 408 / ...
6h 59m€75–109Train, 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 drive which costs €60 - €90 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Bellinzona to Bolzano is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Bellinzona to Bolzano. However, there are services departing from Bellinzona and arriving at Bolzano South via famagosta m2, rogoredo m3 and Milano, San Donato M3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
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 €65 - €130.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Bellinzona to Bolzano, including transfers.
Bellinzona to Bolzano bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Bellinzona 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 €65 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €110 and takes 6h 59m.
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 bus from Bellinzona to Bolzano South via Milano - Famagosta, famagosta m2, rogoredo m3, and Milano, San Donato M3 in around 6h 59m.
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- 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
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Bellinzona to Milano - Famagosta
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Onebus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Bolzano South
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- 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 Onebus, arrive at Milano - Famagosta 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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