Changes to rail transport

The construction work on the Pustertal/Val Pusteria railway is necessary to increase safety and improve connections. The line will be directly connected to the Brenner railway, eliminating waiting times for train passengers.

Yes, during the closure of the Pustertal/Val Pusteria railway, a replacement bus service will be provided. All buses and rail replacement services are valid for use with Südtirol Guest Pass.

Until 26 January 2026, the B400 bus operates every 30 minutes in both directions between Bruneck/Brunico and Brixen/Bressanone. The journey takes approximately 52 minutes.

The following bus stops are served:

• Brixen/Bressanone, Brixen/Bressanone railway station — bus platform A

• Brixen/Bressanone, bus station — bus platform B towards Bruneck/Brunico

• Mühlbach/Rio di Pusteria, centre

• Vintl/Vandoies, Vintl/Vandoies railway station — platform C towards Bruneck/Brunico, platform B towards Brixen/Bressanone

• Kiens/Chienes, centre — platform A towards Bruneck/Brunico, platform B towards Brixen/Bressanone

• Ehrenburg/Casteldarne junction

• St. Lorenzen/San Lorenzo, railway station

• Bruneck/Brunico, Bruneck/Brunico railway station — platform D

   

Passengers can change from the Brenner railway to the B400 replacement service only at Brixen/Bressanone station. Franzensfeste/Fortezza station is not served by the rail replacement buses.

Buses on the 401 Brixen/Bressanone–Bruneck/Brunico line can also be used. Train tickets are valid on these buses for the entire duration of the closure.

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.

You can only change from the Brennerbahn railway at  Brixen/Bressanone railway station. The rail replacement buses depart from bus platform A at Brixen/Bressanone railway station.

Alternatively, you can also use the  regional buses on route 401  in the Brixen/Bressanone - Bruneck/Brunico section. These buses depart from bus platform B at Brixen/ Bressanone railway station.

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:

Since February 2025, the route between Mals/Malles and Laas/Lasa has been closed for approximately one year. From 26 October 2025, the closure will be extended to cover the entire route as far as Meran/Merano.

The exact duration of the closure has not yet been determined; it is expected to last from 26 October 2025 to the  end of March 2026.

Yes, there is a rail replacement service during the closure.

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.

After completion, there will be a direct connection from Mals/Malles to Bozen/Bolzano without changing trains in Meran/Merano. In addition, trains will run every half hour in future. The new rolling stock offers around 800  seats and places to stand instead of the previous 300.

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, but the BikeLiner shuttle service allows you to transport your bike from Merano to Malles between 28 June and 25 October 2025.

The BikeLiner shuttle departs from Merano train station (bus stop, platform B) at 9:10, 10:10, 15:10 and 16:10. The bus stops only for disembarking at the stations in Naturno, Laces, Silandro, Spondigna and Malles. Boarding at intermediate stops is not possible.

Each journey offers 14 bicycle spaces (including for e-bikes), 12 of which can be reserved. Priority is given as follows: cyclists with a reservation, cyclists without a reservation (subject to availability), and passengers without bicycles (only if space is available).

Please arrive at platform B at Merano station at least 15 minutes before departure to help with loading and avoid delays. If you arrive late, your reservation will be forfeited.

In addition to the regular ticket, a bike day pass costing 7 euros is required – available at südtirolmobil ticket machines or via the app (must be purchased before boarding).

Reserve your seat and your bike space here by 6:00 pm the day before at the latest.