There are 6 ways to get from Bolzano to Milan by train, bus, rideshare or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 3h
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 3h 36m
4 alternative options
Train via Verona • 4h 11m
Bus via Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) • 4h 11m
Bus • 4h 19m
Drive • 2h 43m
Bolzano to Milan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bolzano to Milan is to rideshare which costs €17 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Bolzano to Milan is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Bolzano to Milan. However, there are services departing from Bolzano and arriving at Piazza Luigi di Savoia via Bergamo Airport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bolzano Bozen and arriving at Milano Centrale. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Bolzano and Milan is 293 km. The road distance is 270.5 km.
The best way to get from Bolzano to Milan without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs €23 - €80.
The train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centrale takes 3h including transfers and departs once daily.
Bolzano to Milan bus services, operated by Alto Adige Bus, depart from Bolzano station.
Bolzano to Milan train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.
The best way to get from Bolzano to Milan is to train which takes 3h and costs €23 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus via Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY), which costs €55 - €95 and takes 4h 11m.
- Distance: 292.8 km
- Duration: 3h
What companies run services between Bolzano, Italy and Milan, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centrale once daily. Tickets cost €23 - €80 and the journey takes 3h. Trenitalia also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolzano to Milan via Bergamo Airport Bus Station in around 4h 11m.
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23 - €80
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €23 - €35
- Base Standard
- €45 - €60
- Base Premium
- €55 - €80
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €14 - €20
- Base Standard
- €30 - €40
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14 - €55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €14 - €20
- Base Standard
- €30 - €45
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €23 - €40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €35 - €39
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €18 - €21
Frequently asked questions
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bolzano to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €30 - €45
- Smart Flex
- €35 - €45
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Bolzano/Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €40
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €95
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €50
- 1st Class
- €65 - €95
- Phone
- +39 0471 305604
- info@suedtirolbus.it
- Website
- altoadigebus.com
Bus from Bolzano to Orio al Serio Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50 - €80
- Schedules at
- altoadigebus.com
- customerservices@terravision.eu
- Website
- terravision.eu
Bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Piazza Luigi di Savoia
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6 - €10
- Website
- https://www.terravision.eu/
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- Phone
- +352 26 58 57 1
- info@flibco.com
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Piazza Luigi di Savoia
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
- Phone
- +39 02 3008 9000
- mail@autostradale.it
- Website
- autostradale.it
Bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Piazza Luigi di Savoia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4 - €16
- Website
- https://autostradale.it/?lang=en-GB
- Standard Rate
- €11 - €16
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Bolzano South to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bolzano to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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Bolzano to Milan bus services, operated by TerraVision IT, arrive at Piazza Luigi di Savoia station.
Bolzano to Milan train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bolzano to Milan is 270 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Bolzano to Milan.
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