Changes to rail transport

The construction work on the Pustertal/Val Pusteria railway is necessary to upgrade the line with the European Train Control System (ETCS)

Yes, during the closure of the Pustertal/Val Pusteria railway, a replacement bus service will be provided. The Südtirol Guest Pass is valid on all rail replacement services.

During the construction works, buses will provide alternative connections:

• Bruneck – Innichen: rail replacement service every 30 minutes on line B500

• Innichen – Lienz: rail replacement service every hour on line LV223, operated by ÖBB

To keep travel times as short as possible, the replacement buses will not stop at all stations along the route.

You can find up-to-date information and frequently asked questions here.

Bicycle transport: Bicycles cannot be taken on the replacement buses.

A valid train ticket is also valid for the rail replacement service. Tickets can also be purchased via the Südtirol Mobil site and the App Südtirolmobil

Yes, the Südtirol Guest Pass is also valid for all buses in the rail replacement service. Validation at the station or on the bus is required.

To organise your journey in the best possible way and avoid any inconveniences, please visit the official site Südtirol Mobil, where you will find up-to-date information. 

Even though bike transport isn’t possible on the replacement buses, you don’t have to give up your ride. A cycling tour through the landscapes of the Pustertal valley is always a special experience. Want to travel comfortably and safely? Just call one of the taxis equipped for transporting both bikes and cyclists.

This is the list of taxis in the Pustertal valley that are equipped for bike transport:

• From 29 March, operations on the section between Merano and Lasa will resume, initially with hourly services.
• On the section between Lasa and Malles, there will initially be only a few services in the morning and evening.

Yes, a replacement bus service will be provided during the closure.

The stops of this replacement service are mostly located in town centers and not always directly at the train stations.

Important note: Please pay attention to the destination signs on the buses — the replacement service is supplemented by school buses that may head to different final stops.

A valid train ticket is also valid for the rail replacement service. Tickets can also be purchased via the Südtirol Mobil site and the App Südtirolmobil.

The closure is necessary in order to  complete the electrification works, dismantle the old train safety system and install the new system.  In addition , the new electrified railway line and the new rolling stock must be tested and approved.

Yes, the Südtirol Guest Pass is also valid for all buses in the rail replacement service. Validation at the station or on the bus is required.

To organise your journey in the best possible way and avoid any inconveniences, please visit the official site Südtirol Mobil, where you will find up-to-date information. 

It is not possible to transport bicycles on the replacement buses. However, the BikeLiner shuttle service allows you to transport your bike from 18 April to 4 October 2026 from Merano to Malles.