There are 3 ways to get from Switzerland to Bolzano by bus, train (Trenitalia), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bolzano Southbus FlixBus 488
6h 58m€36–56Train
- Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
- Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Bolzano Bozentrain Re / ...
7h 29m€57–196Drive 309.3 km
- Drive from Zurich to Bolzanocar 309.3 km
4h 10m€65–94
Switzerland to Bolzano by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Bolzano is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Bolzano is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs €65 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland station to Bolzano. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Bolzano South via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Bolzano. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Bolzano Bozen via Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Switzerland and Bolzano is 402 km. The road distance is 309.3 km.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Bolzano without a car is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Switzerland to Bolzano, including transfers.
Switzerland to Bolzano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Switzerland to Bolzano train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Bolzano is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €200 and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between Switzerland and Bolzano, Italy?
FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bolzano South 4 times a week. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Bolzano Bozen via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 7h 29m.
Train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Brennero - Brenner to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Brennero - Brenner to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bolzano South
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Switzerland to Bolzano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bolzano South station.
Switzerland to Bolzano train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Bolzano is 309 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Switzerland to Bolzano.
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