There are 3 ways to get from Villach to Bolzano by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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 Villach Hbf to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
- Take the train from Lienz to Fortezzatrain 400
- Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Bolzano Bozentrain Re
6h 35m€64–101Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Villach Hbf to Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)bus 466 / ...
- Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Veronabus N28 / ...
- Take the bus from Verona to Bolzano Southbus 494 / ...
8h 32m€45–69Drive 249 km
- Drive from Villach to Bolzanocar 249 km
3h 27m€45–66
Villach to Bolzano by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Villach to Bolzano is to drive which costs €45 - €65 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Villach to Bolzano is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs €45 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Villach to Bolzano. However, there are services departing from Villach Hbf and arriving at Bolzano South via Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) and Verona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Villach to Bolzano. However, there are services departing from Villach Hbf and arriving at Bolzano Bozen via Lienz and Fortezza/Franzensfes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Villach and Bolzano is 260 km. The road distance is 249 km.
The best way to get from Villach to Bolzano without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €60 - €110.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Villach to Bolzano, including transfers.
Villach to Bolzano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Villach Hbf station.
Villach to Bolzano train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Villach Hbf station.
The best way to get from Villach to Bolzano is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 32m.
What companies run services between Villach, Austria and Bolzano, Italy?
You can take a train from Villach Hbf to Bolzano Bozen via Lienz In Osttirol, Lienz, Fortezza, and Fortezza/Franzensfes in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Villach Hbf to Bolzano South via Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) and Verona in around 8h 32m.
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Villach Hbf to Lienz In Osttirol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Phone
- +39 0471 220 880
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sudtirol Alto Adige
Train from Lienz to Fortezza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–55
- Website
- Sudtirol Alto Adige
- Standard
- €40–55
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Villach Hbf to Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Verona to Bolzano South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Villach to Bolzano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) station.
Villach to Bolzano train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Lienz In Osttirol station.
Yes, the driving distance between Villach to Bolzano is 249 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Villach to Bolzano.
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