The view from the rear window as the train heads through the valley north of Trento

Verona to Brennero/Brenner by train

If you can book ahead, taking these EuroCity trains can be the cheapest option for a train journey from Verona to Brennero

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From Verona Porta Nuova to Brennero/Brenner

Journey Summary

Travel Time
2hr 45min approx (Eurocity trains)
Frequency
Daily
Tickets

Book early and save: Yes

Online bookings open: 4 months* ahead of the travel date - usually

Rail Pass Users: Will need to reserve prior to boarding, more info is available on this guide

Where to book
Ticket Provider Approximate Cost
Trenitalia from €9.90

Trenitalia Guide

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:

  • Group Offers, provides for a discount of up to 50% when 3-5 Adults travel together.
  • Family Offer for when groups of 2 - 5 people are travelling together and at least one of the party is a aged 11 and under.
  • The Children Free Offer is available for journeys by Frecce trains, when groups of 2 - 5 people are travelling together and at least one of the party is a aged 15 and under.
    Those aged 15 and under travel for free, but the Adults will need to purchase full price 'Base' tickets.
Trainline from €9:90

Trainline Guide

On this journey

Journey Features

Scenic - YesMountain views

Good to Know

Final Destination: Muenchen

If you can book tickets ahead you can save €5 by targeting these trains in comparison to the Regionale Veloce/Regionale trains - so taking these trains can save time and money.

Though if you will be travelling with a Eurail or Inter Rail pass, the opposite applies.

Rail pass users can avoid the reservation fees that they have to pay on these trains, by targeting the alternative Regionale Veloce trains.

Scenic Rating: **

Type of Scenery: Valley/Mountains

This is an enchanting train, for more than two hours the trains will travel through the Adige River valley, with the mountains rising up on both sides of the train.

If you are new to travelling by train in Italy, our Italian Train Travel Guide is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.

The view from the rear window as the train heads through the valley north of Trento The view from the rear window as the train heads through the valley north of Trento
Before and after Bolzano, vineyards can be seen from both sides of the train Before and after Bolzano, vineyards can be seen from both sides of the train
The Convento Sabiona which can be seen on the left at Chiusa station The Convento Sabiona which can be seen on the left at Chiusa station
Approaching the Brenner Tunnel Approaching the Brenner Tunnel

Final Destination: Muenchen

If you can book tickets ahead you can save €5 by targeting these trains in comparison to the Regionale Veloce/Regionale trains - so taking these trains can save time and money.

Though if you will be travelling with a Eurail or Inter Rail pass, the opposite applies.

Rail pass users can avoid the reservation fees that they have to pay on these trains, by targeting the alternative Regionale Veloce trains.

Scenic Rating: **

Type of Scenery: Valley/Mountains

This is an enchanting train, for more than two hours the trains will travel through the Adige River valley, with the mountains rising up on both sides of the train.

If you are new to travelling by train in Italy, our Italian Train Travel Guide is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.

From Verona Porta Nuova to Brennero/Brenner

Journey Summary

Travel Time
3hr 2min (RV trains)
Frequency
Daily
Tickets

Book early and save: No (not on these trains)

Tickets will cost the same price if purchased at the same station immediately before departure.

Rail pass users should target these trains and avoid the €10 rail pass reservation fee on the Eurocity trains.

If you're new to booking tickets for train journeys in Italy, we also recommend taking a look at our guide to Italian train tickets - it should help you save time and money and confusion.

Where to book
Ticket Provider Approximate Cost
Trenitalia *

Trenitalia Guide

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:

  • Group Offers, provides for a discount of up to 50% when 3-5 Adults travel together.
  • Family Offer for when groups of 2 - 5 people are travelling together and at least one of the party is a aged 11 and under.
  • The Children Free Offer is available for journeys by Frecce trains, when groups of 2 - 5 people are travelling together and at least one of the party is a aged 15 and under.
    Those aged 15 and under travel for free, but the Adults will need to purchase full price 'Base' tickets.

On this journey

Journey Features

Scenic - YesMountain views

Good to Know

Final Destination: Brennero

Eurail and InterRail pass users travelling to Austria can avoid the rail pass reservations fees payable on the EuroCity (EC) trains by targeting these trains and making connections in Brennero into trains on to Innsbruck.

Though if you want to do so, don't take the final Regionale Veloce train of the day from Verona to Brennero.

Scenic Rating: **

Type of Scenery: Valley/Mountains

This is an enchanting train, for more than two hours the trains will travel through the Adige River valley, with the mountains rising up on both sides of the train.

If you are new to travelling by train in Italy, our Italian Train Travel Guide is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.

The view from the rear window as the train heads through the valley north of Trento The view from the rear window as the train heads through the valley north of Trento
Before and after Bolzano, vineyards can be seen from both sides of the train Before and after Bolzano, vineyards can be seen from both sides of the train
The Convento Sabiona which can be seen on the left at Chiusa The Convento Sabiona which can be seen on the left at Chiusa
Approaching the Brenner Tunnel Approaching the Brenner Tunnel

Final Destination: Brennero

Eurail and InterRail pass users travelling to Austria can avoid the rail pass reservations fees payable on the EuroCity (EC) trains by targeting these trains and making connections in Brennero into trains on to Innsbruck.

Though if you want to do so, don't take the final Regionale Veloce train of the day from Verona to Brennero.

Scenic Rating: **

Type of Scenery: Valley/Mountains

This is an enchanting train, for more than two hours the trains will travel through the Adige River valley, with the mountains rising up on both sides of the train.

If you are new to travelling by train in Italy, our Italian Train Travel Guide is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.

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