There are 4 ways to get from Bolzano to Swiss Alps by train (Trenitalia), 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 Cadenazzotrain
- Take the train from Cadenazzo to Airolotrain
8h 33mCHF 95–162Drive 312.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Bolzano to Swiss Alpscar 312.4 km
4h 41mCHF 53–76Shuttle, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Bolzano to Malpensa Airport - Milan
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Airolotrain S50
9h 58mCHF 151–206Train via Verona
- Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Re
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bellinzonatrain Ec
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
9h 27mCHF 72–165
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 50 - SFr 80 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Bolzano to Swiss Alps is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 80.
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 Cadenazzo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Bolzano and Swiss Alps is 479 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 33m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 170.
It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Bolzano to Swiss Alps, including transfers.
Bolzano to Swiss Alps train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bolzano Bozen 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 454+ hotels available in Swiss Alps.
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, Cadenazzo, Airolo, and Airolo, Stazione in around 8h 33m.
- 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
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Cadenazzo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Cadenazzo to Airolo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Bellinzona to Airolo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Cadenazzo to Airolo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–40
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Bellinzona to Airolo
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–35
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- 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
Train from Bellinzona to Airolo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–22
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–26
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–27
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–95
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 65–95
- 2nd Class
- CHF 50–70
- 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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