How to get Bolzano

How to get Bolzano

Bolzano, the capital of South Tyrol, is an alpine city where Italian and German cultures blend seamlessly. Surrounded by mountains and vineyards, it offers a lively historic center, renowned museums, and an exceptional quality of life.
 

By Flights

Below is a concise overview based on verified travel sources.

1. Bolzano Airport (BZO) – the closest

• Distance to city: ~5 km
• Type: Small regional airport
• Direct flights: Rome, Berlin, Düsseldorf
• How to reach Bolzano:
  • Local bus (Sudtirol Alto Adige) from Widumwiese to Glaning–Cologna, ~8 minutes
  • Taxi (approx. 10 minutes to city center)

2. Verona Airport (VRN)

• Distance: ~150 km from Bolzano
• Connections: Good international routes
• How to reach Bolzano:
  • Shuttle bus to Verona train station, then direct trains northbound
  • Train: Verona Porta Nuova → Bolzano (approx. 1h 30–2h)

3. Innsbruck Airport (INN), Austria

• Distance: ~85 km north of Bolzano
• Connections: Excellent for Northern Europe
• How to reach Bolzano:
  • Train: Innsbruck → Brenner → Bolzano (approx. 2 hours)
  • Car: A13/A22 Brenner motorway (approx. 1h 45m)

4. Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)

• Distance: ~270 km
• How to reach Bolzano:
  • Bus to Venezia Mestre train station, then direct trains northbound
  • Train: Venezia Mestre → Verona → Bolzano (approx. 3h 20m)
  • Car: A4 → A22 motorway (approx. 3h)

5. Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)

• Distance: ~230 km
• How to reach Bolzano:
  • Train: Bergamo → Brescia → Verona → Bolzano (approx. 3h 15m)
  • Car: A4 → A22 motorway

6. Additional international hubs

Useful for long‑haul flights, with onward train/car travel:

• Munich (MUC)
• Treviso (TSF)
• Milan Malpensa (MXP)

 

Airport	Distance to Bolzano	Best Transport	Approx. Travel Time	Notes
Bolzano Airport (BZO)	≈ 5 km	Bus, taxi	8–10 minutes	Closest airport, limited flights
Verona Airport (VRN)	≈ 150 km	Train	1.5–2 hours	Most convenient international option
Innsbruck Airport (INN)	≈ 85 km	Train, car	About 2 hours	Good for Northern Europe connections
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)	≈ 270 km	Train	About 3 h 20 min	Good long-haul and international routes
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)	≈ 230 km	Train, car	About 3 h 15 min	Many low-cost airlines
Munich (MUC), Milan Malpensa (MXP), Treviso (TSF)	≈ 250–350 km	Train, car	3–5 hours	Major international hubs with onward connections

 

By Train

Bolzano is well connected with major cities such as Verona, Trento, Innsbruck, and the Brenner Pass.
Timetables and routes:
südtirolmobil – Public Transport
https://www.suedtirolmobil.info/it
 

By Bus

Urban and regional buses operate within a unified transport network.
Information and schedules:
Alto Adige Mobilità

 

By Car

Bolzano is easily accessible via the A22 Brenner Motorway (Bolzano South or Bolzano North exits).