There isn't a high speed railway between Verona and Bolzona, but the various types of express trains which use the route are inevitably faster because they make fewer station calls
Though as is typical, the faster a train, the more expensive it is likely to be; but the difference between journey times isn't particularly extreme on this route.
However, if you will be booking tickets last minute at the station, then taking the slower Regionale Veloce (RV) trains will be a money saver.
Though is a route on which it can pay off to look up the journey in advance.
The departure times of the RV trains tend to be irregular and the price difference with the express trains can be comparatively minor.
When travelling between most cities by train there is only one logical option, though on other journeys there is a choice between different trains or alternative routes. If different options are available you can use the info to decide which is best for you.
1hr 40 min - 2hr 12min (R/RV trains)
Daily
Regionale (R) trains: up to 15 x trains per day
Regionale Veloce (RV) trains: up to 8 x trains per day
Trenitlalia is the national rail operator in Italy and in addition to its cheaper types of ticket; it also typically offers other discounts available to non-Italians, which include:
Final Destination: Bolzano or Brennero
If you're going to be booking tickets last minute at the station, then it's worth targeting these trains.
They're not much slower than the express Frecce and EC trains; and will be around 50% cheaper.
It can be worth looking up the train times on Trenitalia and then, if the timings suit, target the Regionale Veloce (RV) trains.
They're around 30 mins faster than the Regionale (R) trains, but will cost the same price.
Though as can be seen, the slower Regionale trains are twice as frequent.
This is an enchanting journey, for more than an hour the trains will travel through the Adige River valley, with the mountains rising up on both sides of the train.
Book early and save: No (not on these trains)
Tickets will cost the same price if purchased at the same station immediately before departure.
If you will be buying tickets at the station just before departure then these Regionale Veloce (RGV/RV) trains will be more than 50% cheaper than the Frecce or Eurocity trains
Rail pass users should target these trains and avoid the €10 rail pass reservation fees on the Frecce and Eurocity trains.
1hr 29 min
Daily
5 x trains per day
First time bookers using the Omio mobile apps (Find them at www.omio.com/apps) can save 10% on purchasers of up to €100 by using the promo code SEP24 Valid for bookings by September 30th, 2024 (11:59 pm CET).
Omio is an online ticket agency which offers tickets for rail journeys in France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy and Spain.
The three key advantages of using Omio are
The disadvantage of booking with Omio is that it often adds a booking fee to the final price; therefore when it does so without offering a price advantage, SMTJ doesn't tend to offer Omio as a booking option.
ShowMeTheJourney earns a small commission on Trainline ticket sales. It can be a particularly good option for: Comparing different train services; Booking international journeys with connections; Travelling between the UK to destinations beyond Amsterdam, Brussels and Paris - and for international travellers who don't reside in western Europe.
Trenitlalia is the national rail operator in Italy and in addition to its cheaper types of ticket; it also typically offers other discounts available to non-Italians, which include:
Final Destination: Muenchen
We have singled out these EuroCity trains on this route from Verona to Bologna as they tend to be cheaper than the alternative express Frecce trains; and they're less than 4 mins slower because there is no high speed line between Verona and Bolzano.
If you can book ahead you can save €5 by targeting these trains in comparison to the slower Regionale Veloce/Regionale trains, so targeting these trains can save time and money.
Though Eurail and InterRail pass users should avoid these trains as they have comparatively expensive reservation fees - which only apply to users of these passes.
Between just after 09:00 and just after 17:00, they depart from Verona every other hour.
These EC trains take the same route as the Regionale trains.
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open: 4 months* ahead of the travel date - usually
The express train service between Verona and Bolzano is provided by;
(1) Frecce trains operated by Trenitalia, and
(2) These EuroCity (EC) trains, which tend to be €5 cheaper than the Frecce trains,
(3) other Italo trains
Tickets for the Trenitalia Frecce trains and the EC trains are placed on sale 4 months in advance (usually), but the Italo train tickets are made available 5 months ahead (usually)
Trenitalia does not sell tickets for the Italo trains - and Italo does not sell tickets for these EC trains or the Frecce trains.
If you're booking no more than 4 months ahead and have no particular preference for the train that you will be taking, the price and departure times of the Frecce and Italo trains can be directly compared on Trainline or Omio; though look out for the fact that both of these services will charge a booking fee.
1hr 27min
Daily
5 x trains per day
ShowMeTheJourney earns a small commission on Trainline ticket sales. It can be a particularly good option for: Comparing different train services; Booking international journeys with connections; Travelling between the UK to destinations beyond Amsterdam, Brussels and Paris - and for international travellers who don't reside in western Europe.
First time bookers using the Omio mobile apps (Find them at www.omio.com/apps) can save 10% on purchasers of up to €100 by using the promo code SEP24 Valid for bookings by September 30th, 2024 (11:59 pm CET).
Omio is an online ticket agency which offers tickets for rail journeys in France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy and Spain.
The three key advantages of using Omio are
The disadvantage of booking with Omio is that it often adds a booking fee to the final price; therefore when it does so without offering a price advantage, SMTJ doesn't tend to offer Omio as a booking option.
Trenitlalia is the national rail operator in Italy and in addition to its cheaper types of ticket; it also typically offers other discounts available to non-Italians, which include:
Italiarail lives up to its name by selling tickets for rail journeys within Italy and the core feature of its service is that it is primarily designed to be used by international visitors to Italy.
So the English translations of place names are used when looking up journeys and the terms and conditions for using each type of ticket are clearly explained.
It also clearly points out the additional costs of upgrading to other classes and types of tickets while spelling out the additional benefits of doing so.
Though Italiarail will charge a booking fee, typically of around €3.
The Early Bird service
Italiarail has launched an 'early bird' pre-booking service for journeys by Frecce trains.
Tickets can be booked up to a year ahead of travel at a flat-rate price per route, before the tickets have been released for sale by Trenitalia.
If when they are placed on sale, the price is cheaper than what you have already paid to Italiarail, it will automatically refund the price difference.
Conversely, if the price is more expensive, you won't be charged the price difference.
You can also have the peace of mind of securing your seat(s) on the Frecce train(s) when you are first planning a trip.
If before the tickets are placed on sale, you decide to change your plans, you can request a refund; but once the tickets are released for sale, you will then be bound by the terms and conditions of the ticket(s) you have booked.
Final Destination: Bolzano
If you will be booking tickets ahead online, but the timings of the EuroCity trains don't suit, then take these Frecce trains from Verona to Bolzano.
They're generally €5 more expensive than the EuroCity trains, but the cheapest advance tickets to travel by these trains will cost a similar price to booking last minute tickets at the station, for the slower Regionale trains.
So if you want to travel from Verona to Bolzano on a comfortable express train, it will pay off to book in advance.
These trains take the same route as the EC and Regionale trains.
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open: 4 months* ahead of the travel date
*Not all trains will be available 4 months ahead
The express train service between Verona and Bolzano is provided by;
(1) THESE Frecce trains operated by Trenitalia, and
(2) other EC trains, which tend to be €5 cheaper than the Frecce trains,
(3) other trains operated by Italo, which can be compared with these trains operated by Trenitalia on the Omio and Trainline ticket booking websites - follow the links below
Trenitalia does not sell tickets for the Italo trains - and Italo does not sell tickets for the Trenitalia or EC trains.
Though tickets for the Trenitalia Frecce trains and the EC trains are placed on sale 4 months in advance (usually), but the Italo train tickets are made available 5 months ahead (usually).
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