The nearest train stations are Ponte Gardena/Waidbruck and Chiusa/Klausen, but Bolzano and Bressanone are more convenient for long-distance travelers.
Quick Facts
Distance
15-40 km depending on station
Access
Bus 350 or private taxi
Tip
Use Bolzano for high-speed trains
Choosing Your Arrival Station
Depending on your starting point, you have four main options. Ponte Gardena (Waidbruck) is the closest (approx. 15-20 mins from the valley entrance), followed by Chiusa (Klausen). Both are served by regional trains. If you are arriving via high-speed Frecciarossa or international IC/EC trains from Munich or Verona, you should disembark at Bolzano (Bozen) or Bressanone (Brixen).
How to Reach the Valley
- Public Bus: Route 350 runs every 30-60 minutes from Bolzano, Bressanone, Chiusa, and Ponte Gardena directly into Val Gardena.
- Private Taxi: For a door-to-door service, you can book transfers with local providers like Taxi Kostner , Taxi Leo , or Taxi Val Gardena .
- Südtirol Transfer: A collective shuttle service that can be booked online to take you from the station to your hotel.
- Val Gardena Express: Specialist airport and station shuttle services such as Val Gardena Express or Transfer Gardena .
Pro Tip
Check if your hotel provides a Val Gardena Guest Card in advance. While the bus from the station to the valley usually requires a ticket, all local buses within the valley are free once you have your card.