There are 5 ways to get from Bolzano to Lake Maggiore by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, 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 via Verona
best- Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
5h 35m€78–217Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bolzano South to Milanbus N95
- Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Stresa - Imbarcaderobus 35
6h 35m€47–67Drive 356.2 km
- Drive from Bolzano to Stresacar 356.2 km
3h 26m€56–81Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Bolzano to Malpensa Airport - Milan
- Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Stresa - Imbarcaderobus 35
6h 47m€168–224Train
- Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
5h 37m€84–214
Bolzano to Lake Maggiore by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bolzano to Lake Maggiore is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Bolzano to Lake Maggiore is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Bolzano to Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Bolzano South and arriving at Stresa - Imbarcadero via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Bolzano to Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Bolzano Bozen and arriving at Locarno via Verona Porta Nuova and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Bolzano and Lake Maggiore is 403 km. The road distance is 356.2 km.
The best way to get from Bolzano to Lake Maggiore without a car is to train via Verona which takes 5h 35m and costs €75 - €220.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Bolzano to Lake Maggiore, including transfers.
Bolzano to Lake Maggiore bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bolzano South station.
Bolzano to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.
The best way to get from Bolzano to Lake Maggiore is to train via Verona which takes 5h 35m and costs €75 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Bolzano, Italy and Lake Maggiore, Italy?
You can take a train from Bolzano Bozen to Locarno via Verona Porta Nuova and Milano Centrale in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolzano South to Stresa - Imbarcadero via Milan and Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 in around 6h 35m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €22–35
- 2nd Class
- €28–40
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–130
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–130
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bolzano South to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 0322 863117
- [email protected]
- Website
- safduemila.com
Bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Stresa - Imbarcadero
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–20
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
Bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Stresa - Imbarcadero
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–20
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
- Phone
- +39 0471 305604
- [email protected]
- Website
- clevertransfer.eu
Shuttle from Bolzano to Malpensa Airport - Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €150–210
- Website
- https://clevertransfer.eu/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Bolzano to Lake Maggiore bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Bolzano to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bolzano to Lake Maggiore is 356 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Bolzano to Lake Maggiore.
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