There are 6 ways to get from Milan to Bolzano by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, shuttle, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bolzano Bozentrain Fr
3h 3m€18–70Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Milan to Bolzano272.1 km
3h 37m€17Bus
- Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Bolzano Southbus 408 / ...
4h 15m€23–40Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Milan Centrale Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus Autostradale 141
- Take a shuttle bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Bolzano
4h 23m€128–193Train via Verona
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozentrain Fr
3h 3m€35–116Drive 271.1 km
- Drive from Milan to Bolzanocar 271.1 km
2h 47m€44–64
Milan to Bolzano by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Bolzano is to rideshare which costs €17 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Bolzano is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €40 - €65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milano, San Donato M3 and arriving at Bolzano South. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Bolzano Bozen. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Milan and Bolzano is 292 km. The road distance is 271.1 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Bolzano without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €18 - €70.
The train from Milan Centrale to Bolzano Bozen takes 3h 3m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Milan to Bolzano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milano, San Donato M3 station.
Milan to Bolzano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Bolzano is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €18 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Bolzano, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Milano Centrale to Bolzano Bozen twice daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Trenord also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Bolzano South 4 times a day. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Bolzano South
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Milan to Bolzano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Milan to Bolzano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bolzano South station.
Milan to Bolzano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bolzano Bozen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Bolzano is 271 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Milan to Bolzano.
Book your Milan to Bolzano train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Milan to Bolzano bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 3353+ hotels available in Bolzano.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milan and Bolzano. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.