There are 4 ways to get from Bolzano to Bellinzona by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, shuttle, or train
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Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain Ec
5h 36mCHF 62–126Drive 293.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Bolzano to Bellinzonacar 293.3 km
4h 13mCHF 57–81Bus
- Take the bus from Bolzano South to Milano, San Donato M3bus 408 / ...
- Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to Bellinzonabus
7h 12mCHF 66–98Shuttle, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Bolzano to Malpensa Airport - Milan
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Bellinzonatrain S50
7h 11mCHF 144–196
Bolzano to Bellinzona by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bolzano to Bellinzona is to drive which costs SFr 55 - SFr 85 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Bolzano to Bellinzona is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 85.
No, there is no direct bus from Bolzano to Bellinzona. However, there are services departing from Bolzano South and arriving at Bellinzona via Milano, San Donato M3, rogoredo m3 and Milano - Famagosta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Bolzano to Bellinzona. However, there are services departing from Bolzano Bozen and arriving at Bellinzona via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Bolzano and Bellinzona is 388 km. The road distance is 293.3 km.
The best way to get from Bolzano to Bellinzona without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 130.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Bolzano to Bellinzona, including transfers.
Bolzano to Bellinzona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bolzano South station.
Bolzano to Bellinzona train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.
The best way to get from Bolzano to Bellinzona is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 100 and takes 7h 12m.
What companies run services between Bolzano, Italy and Bellinzona, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Bolzano Bozen to Bellinzona via Milano Centrale in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolzano South to Bellinzona via Milano, San Donato M3, rogoredo m3, famagosta m2, and Milano - Famagosta in around 7h 12m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–65
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–65
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 45–65
- 2nd Class
- CHF 25–35
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–9
- Website
- Trenord
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bolzano South to Milano, San Donato M3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Milano - Famagosta to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–60
- Website
- Onebus
- Phone
- +39 0471 305604
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
Shuttle from Bolzano to Malpensa Airport - Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- CHF 130–190
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Bolzano to Bellinzona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, San Donato M3 station.
Bolzano to Bellinzona train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bolzano to Bellinzona is 293 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Bolzano to Bellinzona.
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