Travel to the Vinschgau valley by Train

Comfortable, sustainable & stress-free

On the right track! Traveling by train to South Tyrol has never been easier. Whether alone, with your family, on a night train, or with your own bike in tow – we show you how to plan your eco-friendly journey all the way to your accommodation transfer in the Vinschgau valley.

Why travel by train?

Comfortable & stress-free: no traffic, no parking hassles – just hop on and enjoy the scenery.
Sustainable: eco-friendly travel reduces your CO₂ footprint and protects the nature you will discover in the Vinschgau valley.
Ideal for families and travelers with luggage or bicycles: many long-distance trains offer spacious compartments and bike transport.

Long-distance trains to South Tyrol – Your options

From Germany

Direct connections: DB Intercity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) trains take you via Munich and Innsbruck to Bozen/Bolzano or Meran/Merano. www.bahn.de
Night trains: Travel overnight comfortably with Nightjet and arrive refreshed in the Vinschgau valley in the morning. www.nachtzug.de
Bikes & luggage: Most long-distance trains allow bicycles, perfect for active holidays in the Vinschgau valley.
South Tyrol connection ticket: Thanks to the DB/ÖBB cooperation, you can get the “South Tyrol Connection Ticket” for only €5 at DB travel centers or on EuroCity trains between Munich and Bozen/Bolzano. It’s valid for all public transport in South Tyrol on your day of arrival or departure.

From Austria

Direct connections: ÖBB Railjet and EuroCity (EC) run from Vienna, Salzburg, and Innsbruck directly to Bozen/Bolzano or Meran/Merano. www.oebb.at
Night trains: Nightjet services make overnight travel easy and relaxing. www.nightjet.com
Connection & transfer: Südtirol Bus provides hourly connections along all stations on the Brenner line and offers transfers directly to your accommodation. The stations Landeck, Innsbruck, Munich, and Garmisch are served several times a day. Bookings can be made online until 1:00 pm the day before.

From Switzerland

Direct connections: SBB-ÖBB EuroCity trains run via Zurich or Basel to Innsbruck or Bozen/Bolzano, with some transfers in Austria. www.sbb.ch
Night trains & bikes: Overnight trains are available depending on the season; bicycles can easily be carried on long-distance trains.
Alternative route: From Zernez, the Vinschgau holiday region can be conveniently reached by PostBus.
South Tyrol Express: From spring to autumn, the comfortable Swiss long-distance bus Südtirol-Express runs every Saturday directly to South Tyrol.

Bus lines in Vinschgau valley

Within Vinschgau valley, the public bus network ensures easy and convenient travel:

Südtirolmobil: the regional transport network offers regular connections between towns in Val Venosta. Timetables and routes can be found on the official website suedtirolmobil.info
Südtirol Transfer: for the last stretch to your accommodation, you can use the comprehensive shuttle service. Südtirol Transfer is especially practical if you arrive by bus or train.

Local mobility

Once you arrive Vinschgau valley offers an excellent public transport network:

Vinschgau railway: connects Merano/Meran to Mals/Malles – perfect for day trips without a car.
Regular bus connections: to all major towns and tourist destinations.
Bike shuttles: transport you and your bicycle comfortably to the best cycling routes.
Südtirol Guest Pass Vinschgau: with this pass, you can use all public transport without limits.

Benefit: reach even remote places stress-free while being environmentally friendly.

Useful information about the closure of the Vinschgau railway line

Rail replacement service on the Meran/Merano - Mals/Malles route from mid-February 2025

AlpsGo – E-Carsharing in South Tyrol

AlpsGo is the modern E-Carsharing service in South Tyrol, perfect for guests who want to travel flexibly and sustainably. With the AlpsGo app, you can easily register, book an electric vehicle, and start driving immediately – no keys needed.

Easy booking: register in just a few minutes via the app.
Flexible use: rent vehicles by the hour or by the day.
Sustainable mobility: drive modern electric cars.
24/7 availability: access vehicles anytime.
Central stations: find vehicles in various locations across South Tyrol, e.g., in Schlanders/Silandro.

The vehicles come with their own charging stations and provide an eco-friendly alternative to private cars.

Luggage transport in Val Venosta

For hikers and cyclists who want to explore Vinschgau valley without carrying heavy luggage, there are several reliable luggage transport services:

Taxi Iris

Luggage transport on the Vinschgau High Mountain Trail: have your bags transported from stage to stage while you hike carefree. Price: €35/day/person. wander-taxi.com
Transalp service: daily luggage transport along the Via Claudia Augusta (Imst – Landeck) and from Reschen/Resia to Meran/Merano. taxi-iris.com

Bikeshuttle Vinschgau

Luggage and return transport: daily services for cyclists along the Adige Cycle Path and the Via Claudia Augusta. suedtirolbike.info

Vinschgau Shuttle

Luggage transport: comfortable cars for the transfer of people and luggage. Ideal for groups or individual journeys. vinschgau-shuttle.it

Insam Express

Courier service: have your luggage or bike shipped directly from your home to your accommodation in Vinschgau valley. insamexpress.it