How to get to Brenner from Bologna

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Compare train, coach and flight for Bologna to Brenner

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Brenner among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £44, while a flight costs an average of £488.

Distance: 279 km

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Compare ways to travel from Bologna to Brenner

Compare the available ways to get from Bologna to Brenner, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Brenner is a train with an average price of £44.

This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Brenner:

A train is £6 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Bologna to Brenner costing on average £49.

A train is £445 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Brenner costing on average £488.

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Brenner is by train with an average journey time of 4h 53m.

Other travel options to Brenner take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 5m.

Coach takes on average 8h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bologna and Brenner including taking a train, coach and flight.

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from Bologna to Brenner

How to get to Brenner from Bologna by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Bologna to Brenner is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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Best day trips from Brenner by train

The most popular day trips by train from Brenner are Bolzano, Brixen, Innsbruck and Sterzing-Vipiteno. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Brenner on Omio.

A view of Bolzano

Day trip from Brenner to Bolzano by train

Why visit Bolzano for the day?

Bolzano blends Italian and Austrian influences in a polished South Tyrolean setting. It is best known for Ötzi the Iceman, arcaded streets and a backdrop of vineyards and Dolomite peaks.

A view of Brixen

Day trip from Brenner to Brixen by train

Why visit Brixen for the day?

Brixen is a small South Tyrolean city known for its Baroque cathedral and arcaded old town. Italian and Tyrolean influences meet here, with vineyards, mountain views and a calm historic centre.

A view of Innsbruck

Day trip from Brenner to Innsbruck by train

Why visit Innsbruck for the day?

Innsbruck is a compact Tyrolean city known for its imperial Old Town, the Golden Roof and its striking Alpine backdrop. It combines Habsburg history with a lively student atmosphere and a strong connection to skiing and hiking.

A view of Sterzing-Vipiteno

Day trip from Brenner to Sterzing-Vipiteno by train

Why visit Sterzing-Vipiteno for the day?

Sterzing-Vipiteno is a South Tyrolean town known for its colourful medieval centre and Alpine setting. Its trading past lives on in the Torre delle Dodici, arcaded streets and the blend of Italian and Tyrolean culture.

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FAQs: Bologna to Brenner

Travel to Brenner easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bologna to Brenner.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bologna and Brenner including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Brenner is a train with an average price of £44.

This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Brenner:

A train is £6 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Bologna to Brenner costing on average £49.

A train is £445 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Brenner costing on average £488.

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Brenner is by train with an average journey time of 4h 53m.

Other travel options to Brenner take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 5m.

Coach takes on average 8h 5m.

The Bologna to Brenner distance is approximately 279 km.
The average frequency per day from Bologna to Brenner is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Brenner as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bologna to Brenner:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Innsbruck Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Brenner station.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Vipiteno Sterzing, SS44 / Via Lent.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bologna to Brenner, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Itabus to go to Brenner by coach.
  • Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo to go to Brenner by train.
  • Travel with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines to go to Brenner by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bologna to Brenner with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct coaches per day with Itabus.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Regionale.
Omio customers who travel from Bologna to Brenner often also extend their vacation to go to Innsbruck, Munich, Bolzano, Sterzing-Vipiteno, Vienna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brenner and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Bologna to Brenner, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
To fully experience the Brenner Pass, a two-day visit is often sufficient, allowing you to explore the scenic routes and enjoy the natural beauty of the region.

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