How to get to South Tyrol

A stress-free trip to South Tyrol

Your holiday in South Tyrol begins the moment you set off.

A car-free holiday in South Tyrol. Sounds complicated? Not at all. Imagine getting on board, leaning back and watching the scenery roll by. The light changes, your thoughts settle and your excitement grows with every passing kilometre. This way, even the journey itself stays in the memory.

You can easily reach South Tyrol by train, bus or plane. Of course, you can also travel by car. Travelling by public transport is a more relaxed and mindful way to get around. Where available, a luggage transport service will also make your journey easier.

Once you’ve arrived in South Tyrol, regional buses and trains, cable cars and shuttle services will take you on to your accommodation, into the valleys and to your adventures. Many accommodation providers offer you the Südtirol Guest Pass. This means you can use public transport on a single ticket and get around South Tyrol flexibly, stress-free and without having to search for a parking space.

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regional rail services
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Bus routes with 3,000 stops across the country
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South Tyrol's number of municipalities, all of which are connected to the public transport network
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Ticket for bus, train and cable car

Arrival options

Three relaxing ways to get to South Tyrol

Railway

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There are many routes to the destination

Once you arrive in Bolzano/Bozen, Brixen/Bressanone, Meran/Merano, Bruneck/Brunico, Sterzing/Vipiteno or Innichen/San Candido, the railway stations are good starting points for your onward journey. Regional trains, buses, cable cars and shuttle services are coordinated with each other. This means you’ll usually only have to wait a maximum of 30 minutes before you can continue your journey in comfort. You don’t need a hire car for that.

For your information:

From Innsbruck: 2 hours
From Munich: 4 hours
From Nuremberg: 5 hours 30 minutes
From Stuttgart: 6 hours 10 minutes
From Vienna: 6 hours 30 minutes
From Zurich: 6 hours 30 minutes
From Frankfurt: 7 hours 30 minutes

Plan your train journey

Südtirol Guest Pass – one ticket for many journeys

From the day you arrive, you can use regional trains, city and regional buses, and selected cable cars at no extra cost. More than 90% of accommodation providers offer you the Südtirol Guest Pass.

Travelling by bus in South Tyrol/Südtirol

Reach your destination with ease

It’s that easy to sort out the last mile, luggage transport and flexible onward travel once you’re there.

There could be a number of reasons you’d prefer not to drive when travelling to South Tyrol. But maybe you're still wondering how to get from the station, the bus stop or the airport to your accommodation. Professional transfer services are on hand to help you with this. They’ll take you straight to your destination. You can also book suitable journeys from Innsbruck and Munich.

You’ll travel even more easily if your luggage goes ahead of you. Selected luggage delivery services will take your suitcases to your accommodation whilst you continue your journey in comfort.

And once you’ve arrived, you’ll still be able to stay flexible. Electric cars from the AlpsGo car-sharing scheme are available at various locations across South Tyrol/Südtirol. You sign up, book your car and set off.

This ensures that last-mile delivery, luggage transport and local mobility work well together. Your journey will be hassle-free from departure to arrival.

Plan your transfer

Other ways to get here

These options are also possible. However, travelling by train and bus is more considerate and offers a richer experience.

Car

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Motorhome

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Plane

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Set off well prepared

Roadworks, the weather and heavy traffic may affect your journey. A quick look at the latest news will help you with your planning.

Latest traffic updates

Over the coming weeks, there will be traffic restrictions on a number of major routes in and to South Tyrol, which may affect your journey and your ability to get around. If you are travelling along the Reschenpass/Passo Resia road and the Lueg Bridge on the Austrian side of the Brenner motorway, we recommend that you visit this page regularly to get the latest information. More info

Frequently Asked Questions

South Tyrol is easily accessible by train, bus or via nearby airports. We recommend travelling by train, as it’s the most convenient way to get here: Via the Brenner Pass, whether travelling from Lienz or Verona, there are numerous connections to destinations such as Bolzano, Brixen, Meran, Bruneck, Sterzing and Innichen. From there, regional trains, buses, cable cars and shuttle services will take you on to your accommodation and to many places of interest.

Yes, you don’t need a car for your holiday in South Tyrol. Regional trains, regional and city buses, and cable cars link towns, villages, valleys and many popular destinations. With the Südtirol Guest Pass or the Mobilcard, you can use public transport in South Tyrol/Südtirol with just one ticket. Long-distance trains are excluded.

The Südtirol Guest Pass is valid on buses, trains and selected cable cars. You cannot use this to travel on long-distance trains such as the Railjet, Intercity, or the Frecciarossa and Italo services. This also applies to Nightliner. You can find the right connection for you on südtirolmobil.

The well-developed public transport network takes you comfortably from the railway stations to your accommodation and on to many towns and valleys.

Here you’ll find the connections that suit you.

You also have the option of booking a transfer service. You can find further information here.

Yes, you can use the Südtirol Guest Pass for your journey to and from the region by public transport. Here’s how to get from the station to your accommodation by bus, regional train or selected cable cars. You can find the right connection for you on südtirolmobil.

Yes, in South Tyrol you can go hiking without a car. Regional trains, buses and cable cars will take you to valleys, mountain villages and other starting points for your adventures. Or you could ask at your accommodation which walks start right on their doorstep. That way, you can set off on foot straight away and explore the surrounding area.

Yes, on selected routes and depending on the provider, you can use a luggage transport service for your journey to South Tyrol. Here you’ll find suitable solutions that you can book online before you set off:

Insam Express collects your luggage directly from your home and delivers it reliably to your destination in South Tyrol. If you’re travelling from Austria, you can use the ÖBB ‘door-to-door’ luggage service to South Tyrol.
With Radical Storage, you stay flexible. You can simply book your luggage storage online and drop off your bags at various locations across South Tyrol. This way, you can move freely through towns, valleys and mountains, unencumbered.
Once you’re there, you can leave your luggage or your bike at Basecamp Dolomites at Bolzano railway station, either by the hour or for several days.

Traffic conditions in South Tyrol depend on the time of day, the weather, roadworks and popular destinations. Before you set off, check the current traffic conditions, available parking spaces and any road closures. This way, you can plan your route more effectively and arrive feeling more relaxed.

Many Dolomite passes are open in summer, and some are open all year round. Weather, snow, roadworks or events may result in road closures at short notice. Check the current situation before setting off. You can also reach many mountain passes by bus, bike, on foot or by cable car.