- Must visit
Museo Archeologico dell'Alto Adige
Archaeology museum housing Ötzi the Iceman and exhibits on Alpine prehistory. The city’s signature museum and a key cultural stop.
Cheapest price on 29 Oct
£22
Average ticket price on 29 Oct
£53
Fastest journey on 29 Oct
4 h 31 m
Average journey duration on 29 Oct
4 h 31 m
Trains on 29 Oct
34
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Bolzano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Bolzano will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
On Thu 29 Oct, we found 34 trains from Salzburg to Bolzano, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 195 km distance in an average of 4 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 31 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.
RJX 187
RJX13470+
RJ 87
RJX19962+
RJ 85
RJX19960+
RJ 83
RJ 13478 · RJ 81
RJX 13470 · RJ 87
RJX 19982 · RJ 89
RJX 19960 · RJ 83
RJX 19962 · RJ 85
RJ 13478 · RJ 81Trains from Salzburg to Bolzano run on average 23 times per day, taking around 5h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 02:12, the last at 22:20. The fastest train covers the 195 km distance in 3h 41m.
Distance 195 km |
Average train duration 5h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 23 |
Fastest train 3h 41m |
First train 2:12 |
Last train 22:20 |
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The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Bolzano trains for today, Wednesday 28 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJX 366+ R 17147+ S 3 | 5:56 Salzburg Hbf | 5h03 | 10:59 Bolzano/Bozen | 2 changes | |
RJ 13478 · RJ 81 | On time 6:56 Salzburg Hbf | 4h31 | 11:27 Bolzano/Bozen | 1 change | |
RJ 13478 · RJ 81+ Regionale 16612 | 6:56 Salzburg Hbf | 9h31 | 16:27 Bolzano/Bozen | 2 changes | |
RJ 13478 · RJ 81+ FRECCIAROSSA 8509 | 6:56 Salzburg Hbf | 8h52 | 15:48 Bolzano/Bozen | 2 changes | |
RJ 13478 · RJ 81+ Regionale Veloce 3842 | 6:56 Salzburg Hbf | 8h34 | 15:30 Bolzano/Bozen | 2 changes | |
RJ 13478 · RJ 81 | On time 6:56 Salzburg Hbf | 4h31 | 11:27 Bolzano/Bozen | 1 change | |
RJX 368+ R 17151+ S 3 | 7:56 Salzburg Hbf | 5h03 | 12:59 Bolzano/Bozen | 2 changes | |
RJX 19960 · RJ 83 | On time 8:56 Salzburg Hbf | 4h31 | 13:27 Bolzano/Bozen | 1 change | |
RJX19960+ RJ 83+ FRECCIAROSSA 8520 | 8:56 Salzburg Hbf | 11h02 | 19:58 Bolzano/Bozen | 2 changes | |
RJX19960+ RJ 83+ Regionale 16708 | 8:56 Salzburg Hbf | 9h30 | 18:26 Bolzano/Bozen | 2 changes | |
RJX19960+ RJ 83 | On time 8:56 Salzburg Hbf | 4h31 | 13:27 Bolzano/Bozen | 1 change | |
RJX19960+ RJ 83+ Regionale Veloce 3844 | 8:56 Salzburg Hbf | 8h34 | 17:30 Bolzano/Bozen | 2 changes | |
RJX19960+ RJ 83+ Regionale 16712 | 8:56 Salzburg Hbf | 10h29 | 19:25 Bolzano/Bozen | 2 changes | |
RJX 160+ S 3+ R 17153 | 9:56 Salzburg Hbf | 5h03 | 14:59 Bolzano/Bozen | 2 changes | |
RJX 19962 · RJ 85 | On time 10:56 Salzburg Hbf | 4h31 | 15:27 Bolzano/Bozen | 1 change | |
RJX19962+ RJ 85+ Intercity 610 | 10:56 Salzburg Hbf | 9h35 | 20:31 Bolzano/Bozen | 2 changes | |
RJX19962+ RJ 85 | On time 10:56 Salzburg Hbf | 4h31 | 15:27 Bolzano/Bozen | 1 change | |
RJX19962+ RJ 85+ FRECCIAROSSA 8520 | 10:56 Salzburg Hbf | 9h02 | 19:58 Bolzano/Bozen | 2 changes | |
RJX19962+ RJ 85+ Regionale Veloce 3846 | 10:56 Salzburg Hbf | 8h34 | 19:30 Bolzano/Bozen | 2 changes | |
RJX19962+ RJ 85+ Regionale 16716 | 10:56 Salzburg Hbf | 9h29 | 20:25 Bolzano/Bozen | 2 changes | |
RJ 85+ FRECCIAROSSA 9751+ RJX19962 | Delayed 12:30 10:56Salzburg Hbf | 9h52 | 20:48 Bolzano/Bozen | 2 changes | |
RJX 162 · RE 3845+ S 3 | 11:56 Salzburg Hbf | 4h33 | 16:29 Bolzano/Bozen | 2 changes | |
RJX 13470 · RJ 87 | On time 12:56 Salzburg Hbf | 4h31 | 17:27 Bolzano/Bozen | 1 change | |
RJX13470+ RJ 87+ FRECCIAROSSA 9751 | 12:56 Salzburg Hbf | 7h52 | 20:48 Bolzano/Bozen | 2 changes | |
RJX13470+ RJ 87 | On time 12:56 Salzburg Hbf | 4h31 | 17:27 Bolzano/Bozen | 1 change | |
RJX13470+ RJ 87+ FRECCIAROSSA 8526 | 12:56 Salzburg Hbf | 9h52 | 22:48 Bolzano/Bozen | 2 changes | |
RJX13470+ RJ 87+ FRECCIAROSSA 8524 | 12:56 Salzburg Hbf | 8h52 | 21:48 Bolzano/Bozen | 2 changes | |
RJX13470+ RJ 87+ Regionale Veloce 3848 | 12:56 Salzburg Hbf | 8h34 | 21:30 Bolzano/Bozen | 2 changes | |
RJX13470+ RJ 87+ Regionale 16722 | 12:56 Salzburg Hbf | 9h31 | 22:27 Bolzano/Bozen | 2 changes | |
RJX19982+ RJ 89+ Regionale Veloce 3760 | 14:56 Salzburg Hbf | 8h43 | 23:39 Bolzano/Bozen | 2 changes | |
RJX19982+ RJ 89+ FRECCIAROSSA 8526 | 14:56 Salzburg Hbf | 7h52 | 22:48 Bolzano/Bozen | 2 changes | |
| Thursday 29 October | |||||
REX 1827+ EN 40462 | 2:30 Salzburg Hbf | 5h23 | 7:53 Bolzano/Bozen | 1 change | |
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Archaeology museum housing Ötzi the Iceman and exhibits on Alpine prehistory. The city’s signature museum and a key cultural stop.
Modern and contemporary art museum with rotating exhibitions in a striking glass-fronted building. Good for current regional art scenes.
Museum in Castel Mareccio exploring South Tyrolean natural history, landscapes and archaeology. A strong all-round introduction to the region.
Bolzano’s main square, framed by historic buildings and cafés, with the cathedral close by. Ideal for people-watching and orientation.
Arcaded medieval street lined with shops and historic façades. One of the best places to experience the character of the old town.
Riverside promenade and park area popular for walking and relaxing. A pleasant green break close to the urban centre.
Buckwheat dumplings filled with spinach and ricotta, often baked with butter and Parmesan. A South Tyrolean staple linking Alpine and Italian cooking.
Bread dumplings made from stale bread, milk and eggs, served in broth or with butter. One of the region’s most traditional comfort dishes.
A peasant barley soup usually enriched with smoked meat, vegetables and herbs. It is a classic mountain dish in South Tyrol.
Elegant restaurant in Bolzano’s centre focused on refined regional cooking, with a calm dining room and a strong local wine selection.
Traditional South Tyrolean restaurant near the centre, known for canederli, Schlutzkrapfen and seasonal local dishes in a warm alpine setting.
Historic beer hall and restaurant serving hearty Tyrolean plates and house beers in a lively, classic wood-panelled atmosphere.
Moderate for northern Italy: hotels and dining are pricier than smaller towns, but local buses and trains are reasonable for visitors.
Service is often included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, leaving small change is appreciated.
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Most Salzburg to Bolzano trains use the Salzburg Hbf to Bolzano-Bozen station pair, with some services arriving at Bolzano Sud. Use this guide to compare Salzburg and Bolzano train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Salzburg Hbf is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Imlauer, Stieglitz
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Salzburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Salzburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Salzburg, Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre, H+ Hotel Salzburg.
Salzburg Liefering is 4 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Liefering has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food options include: McDonald's
ATMs are available at Salzburg Liefering.
Available at Salzburg Liefering: Parking.
Available at Salzburg Liefering: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Liefering.
Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz) is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Imlauer, Stieglitz
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz). Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz). Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz): Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz): Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Salzburg, Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre, H+ Hotel Salzburg.
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 is 2 km from Bolzano city centre. Public transport options include:
Bolzano Sud has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Bolzano Sud.
ATMs are available at Bolzano Sud.
Available at Bolzano Sud: Parking, WC.
Available at Bolzano Sud: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bolzano Sud.
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.
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