South Tyrol is an easily accessible destination in every season, thanks to its strategic position in the heart of the Alps and a well‑organized network of connections. Whether you travel by car, train, bus or plane, reaching South Tyrol is simple and convenient. The region is served by an efficient public transport system that allows you to reach all valley destinations, from the Dolomites to Val Venosta, from Val Pusteria to the Bolzano area.
How to get there by car
The most direct way to reach South Tyrol is via the A22 Brenner Motorway, which crosses the region from south to north.
From the south
Recommended exits:
Egna/Ora Bolzano Sud (ideal for Merano and the Adige Valley)
Bolzano Nord (for Val d’Ega and Alpe di Siusi)
Chiusa/Val Gardena Bressanone/Varna (for Val Pusteria, the Three Peaks, Plan de Corones, Alta Badia)
Vipiteno Brennero
From the west
Access is via the Resia Pass or the Stelvio Pass (open only in summer).
From the east
You can arrive through Val di Landro from Cortina d’Ampezzo or Misurina, or via the Monte Croce di Comelico Pass towards Sesto and the Three Peaks.
How to get there by train
The main railway line is Verona–Trento–Brennero–Munich, with frequent and fast connections.
The main stations are Bolzano, Bressanone, Vipiteno and Brennero.
Two convenient secondary lines are also active:
- Bolzano – Merano – Val Venosta
- Fortezza – Brunico – San Candido – Lienz (Austria)
National connections
- Frecciargento trains from Verona, Florence, Bologna, Rome, Trento and Rovereto
- Frecciabianca trains from Milan, Turin, Venice, Udine and Trieste (with a change in Verona)
International connections
DB/ÖBB trains connect South Tyrol daily with Austria and Germany.
How to get there by plane
The closest airports are:
- Verona (VRN)
- Innsbruck (INN)
Other useful airports: Venice, Treviso, Bergamo, Milan Malpensa, Milan Linate, Brescia.
Bolzano Airport
South Tyrol also has Bolzano Airport, offering daily direct flights to Rome Fiumicino and seasonal flights to other destinations.
Shuttles and airport transfers
- Direct transport services to South Tyrol are available:
- South Tyrol Shuttle from Verona and Innsbruck (4 trips per day)
- Cortina Express from Venice and Treviso (seasonal: June–September and December–March)
- Bus Group from Bergamo and Milan (4 daily connections)
- FlixBus
- Airport Line and other operators from Munich
How to get there by bus
Local public transport is managed by SAD Mobilità, with departures from Bolzano and connections to all valleys.
Long‑distance connections
- FlixBus connects Milan, Rome, Trento and other cities with South Tyrol every day.
- Alto Adige Transfer offers on‑demand services from main bus stops to the various tourist destinations.
