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Museo del Santuario di San Francesco di Paola
Museum at the sanctuary presenting the life, devotion, and legacy of Saint Francis of Paola through religious objects and exhibits.
Cheapest price on 09 Oct
£67
Average ticket price on 09 Oct
£85
Fastest journey on 09 Oct
11 h 9 m
Average journey duration on 09 Oct
12 h 59 m
Trains on 09 Oct
2
Distance
880 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolzano to Paola is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolzano to Paola will cost around £85 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £67.
On Fri 09 Oct, we found 2 trains from Bolzano to Paola, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 880 km distance in an average of 12 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 14 h 49 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Trains from Bolzano to Paola run on average 11 times per day, taking around 10h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £81 but you can travel from only £46 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 880 km distance in 8h 31m.
Distance 880 km |
Average train duration 10h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £81 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 8h 31m |
First train 0:14 |
Last train 23:57 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for Bolzano to Paola trains for tomorrow, Friday 9 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:12 Bolzano | 11h09 | 14:21 Paola | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:30 Bolzano | 14h49 | 11:19 Paola | 0 changesdirect | |
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Museum at the sanctuary presenting the life, devotion, and legacy of Saint Francis of Paola through religious objects and exhibits.
Civic museum space used for local history and cultural displays, useful for visitors wanting context on Paola beyond the sanctuary.
Small cultural venue hosting temporary exhibitions and artistic events, offering a local perspective on Paola’s contemporary scene.
Historic centre area with narrow streets, churches, and local character, ideal for discovering the town’s older urban fabric on foot.
Central square for strolling and people-watching, surrounded by everyday town life and useful as a starting point for exploring Paola.
Seafront promenade popular for walks, sunset views, and a relaxed look at Paola’s Tyrrhenian coastline and beach atmosphere.
Spicy spreadable pork sausage flavoured with Calabrian chillies. It is a hallmark of the region and commonly eaten on bread or with pasta.
Sun-dried figs often filled with almonds or citrus peel and baked. They are a classic Calabrian sweet linked to local fig-growing traditions.
Braided ring bread seasoned with olive oil, often with fennel seeds or black pepper. It is a traditional Calabrian bakery staple, especially at festivals.
Traditional seafood and Calabrian dishes in a relaxed setting near the coast. A reliable choice for local flavours and generous portions.
Established restaurant focused on fish and southern Italian cooking, with a smart but unfussy atmosphere suitable for lunch or dinner.
Casual pizzeria and restaurant serving pizzas and classic Calabrian plates. Good for an easy meal with local specialities.
Paola is budget-friendly for Italy, with lower hotel and dining prices than major tourist cities and modest local transport costs.
Service is often included or informal. Round up in cafés, leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bolzano to Paola by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paola, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bolzano to Paola trains use the Bolzano-Bozen to Paola station pair. Use this guide to compare Bolzano and Paola train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bolzano-Bozen is 1 km from Bolzano city centre. Public transport options include:
Bolzano-Bozen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Laurin, Restaurant Anita
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bolzano-Bozen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bolzano-Bozen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bolzano-Bozen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bolzano-Bozen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bolzano-Bozen: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Parkhotel Laurin, Hotel Greif, Four Points by Sheraton Bolzano.
Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud is 2 km from Bolzano city centre. Public transport options include:
Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud.
Available at Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Kaiserau is 1 km from Bolzano city centre. Public transport options include:
Kaiserau has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Kaiserau.
ATMs are available at Kaiserau.
Available at Kaiserau: Parking, WC.
Available at Kaiserau: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kaiserau.
Paola has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante La Piazzetta, Trattoria del Mare
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Paola. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Paola. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Paola: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paola: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paola: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Blumentag, Hotel Sant'Agostino, Hotel Alhambra.
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