There are 4 ways to get from Bolzano to Swiss Alps by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, shuttle, or train
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 Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain Ec
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
8h 29mCHF 69–166Drive 312.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Bolzano to Swiss Alpscar 312.4 km
4h 41mCHF 60–86Bus
- Take the bus from Bolzano South to Veronabus 486 / ...
- Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Modenabus
- Take the bus from Modena to Bellinzonabus
- Take the bus from Osogna, Toboga to Airolo, Stazionebus 120
10h 41mCHF 174–242Shuttle, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Bolzano to Malpensa Airport - Milan
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Airolotrain S50
9h 58mCHF 149–204
Bolzano to Swiss Alps by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bolzano to Swiss Alps is to drive which costs SFr 55 - SFr 90 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Bolzano to Swiss Alps is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 90.
No, there is no direct bus from Bolzano to Swiss Alps. However, there are services departing from Bolzano South and arriving at Gotthard Passhöhe via Verona Porta Nuova Station, Modena, Osogna, Toboga and Airolo, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Bolzano to Swiss Alps. However, there are services departing from Bolzano Bozen and arriving at Airolo via Milano Centrale and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
The distance between Bolzano and Swiss Alps is 468 km. The road distance is 312.4 km.
The best way to get from Bolzano to Swiss Alps without a car is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 170.
It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Bolzano to Swiss Alps, including transfers.
Bolzano to Swiss Alps bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bolzano South station.
Bolzano to Swiss Alps train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.
The best way to get from Bolzano to Swiss Alps is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 170 - SFr 250 and takes 10h 41m.
What companies run services between Bolzano, Italy and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Bolzano Bozen to Gotthard Passhöhe via Milano Centrale, Bellinzona, Airolo, and Airolo, Stazione in around 8h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolzano South to Gotthard Passhöhe via Verona, Verona Porta Nuova Station, Modena, Bellinzona, Osogna, Toboga, and Airolo, Stazione in around 10h 41m.
- 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
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Bellinzona to Airolo
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–35
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Bellinzona to Airolo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Bellinzona to Airolo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Airolo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–13
- Website
- Trenord
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bolzano South to Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Modena
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–60
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Modena to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–75
- Website
- Onebus
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- [email protected]
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Osogna, Toboga to Airolo, Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- PostAuto AG
- 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 Swiss Alps bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Verona station.
Bolzano to Swiss Alps train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bolzano to Swiss Alps is 312 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Bolzano to Swiss Alps.
There are 441+ hotels available in Swiss Alps.