There are 3 ways to get from Bolzano to Alta Via 1 by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bolzano to Varna
- Take the bus from Varna to Villabassa
3h 33m€74–108Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Fortezza/FranzensfesRe / ...
- Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Villabassa Braies/Niederdorf Prags1839 / ...
3h 55m€15–37Drive 101.7 km
- Drive from Bolzano to Alta Via 1101.7 km
1h 20m€16–23
Bolzano to Alta Via 1 by train, bus, and foot
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The cheapest way to get from Bolzano to Alta Via 1 is to drive which costs €15 - €23 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Bolzano to Alta Via 1 is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct bus from Bolzano to Alta Via 1. However, there are services departing from Bolzano and arriving at Lago di Bràies via Varna and Villabassa - Piazza Von Kurz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Bolzano and Alta Via 1 is 120 km. The road distance is 101.7 km.
The best way to get from Bolzano to Alta Via 1 without a car is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs €70 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Bolzano to Alta Via 1, including transfers.
Bolzano to Alta Via 1 bus services, operated by Alto Adige Bus, depart from Bolzano station.
The best way to get from Bolzano to Alta Via 1 is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs €70 - €110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €15 - €40 and takes 3h 55m.
Bolzano to Alta Via 1 bus services, operated by Alto Adige Bus, arrive at Varna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bolzano to Alta Via 1 is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Bolzano to Alta Via 1.
What companies run services between Bolzano, Italy and Alta Via 1, Italy?
You can take a bus from Bolzano to Alta Via 1 via Varna, Villabassa, Villabassa - Piazza Von Kurz, and Lago di Bràies in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bolzano Bozen to Alta Via 1 via Fortezza/Franzensfes, Villabassa Braies/Niederdorf Prags, Villabassa - Piazza Von Kurz, and Lago di Bràies in around 3h 55m.
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- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Fortezza/Franzensfes
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €6–9
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Fortezza/Franzensfes
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Villabassa Braies/Niederdorf Prags
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Fortezza/Franzensfes
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- *
- €13–20
- Phone
- +39 0471 305604
- info@suedtirolbus.it
- Website
- clevertransfer.eu
Bus from Bolzano to Varna
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- https://clevertransfer.eu/en/
Bus from Varna to Villabassa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- https://clevertransfer.eu/en/
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