No train service between Franzensfeste and Bruneck from December 2024 to February 2026
Current traffic information for your arrival
From 15 December 2024 to 13 December 2025, the Pustertal Railway line between Franzensfeste and Bruneck will be closed for essential modernisation work. During this period, replacement buses will provide a smooth connection between Brixen and Bruneck, departing every 30 minutes. The train between Brunico and Innichen will continue to run every half hour.
Why all this?
Save 15 minutes on the journey from Olang/Valdaora to Bressanone
Direct connection from Olang to Brixen without changing trains
Travel from Olang to Bolzano, Merano and Alta Val Venosta with only one change in Bressanone
Reach all highlights and excursion tips comfortably
Are you dreaming of an unforgettable holiday with the whole family? Then Olang in South Tyrol is the right place for you.
Because in this small village steeped in history and surrounded by the impressive Dolomites, children will find everything their hearts desire. The highlights in summer are the Kids' World and the natural playground at the edge of the forest. In winter, the Kids Area Panorama beckons and promises fun hours in the snow.
And the best thing about it: the car can stay home during the excursions! Ski bus, ski train and a well-developed network of public transport ensure a carefree and comfortable holiday in Olang!
Here you can find everything about mobility in Olang:
Take the A22 Brennero Autostrada to the Bressanone/Val Pusteria-Brixen/Pustertal exit for state route SS49-E66 (30 km/19 miles from the highway exit to Brunico-Bruneck, 42 km/26 miles to Valdaora-Olang, and 43 km/27 miles to San Vigilio-St. Vigil).
Arriving from Venice and points beyond:
Take the A27 Alemagna Autostrada and continue past Treviso until it ends, then continue on state route SS51 Alemagna toward Tai di Cadore. Continue on the SS51 to Cortina and then to Dobbiaco-Toblach, then take route SS49-E68 to Brunico-Bruneck (63 km/39 miles from Cortina to Brunico).
Arrival from the Brenner Pass, Innsbruck, Austria, and points north:
Take the Autostrada Brennero-Brennerautobahn (A22) to the Bressanone/Val Pusteria-Brixen/Pustertal exit, then continue along the main highway (SS49-E66) into the Val Pusteria-Pustertal valley. The western gateway to the Kronplatz region is located in S. Sigismondo-St. Sigmund near Chienes-Kiens.
Arrival from Lienz, Austria and points east:
You can also reach us from Lienz, Austria and points beyond. You will cross the Austrian-Italian border between Arnbach, Austria and Prato alla Drava-Winnebach, Italy (route B100-E66 in Austria ) and continue on route SS49-E66 in Italy into the Val Pusteria. The eastern gateway to the Kronplatz region is located in Monguelfo-Welsberg.
Important notes:
→In Italy, the autostrada motorway is a toll road.
→Every year from November 15 to April 15, cars and trucks traveling during snowfall, over snow-covered roads, or when there is ice on the roadway are required to use winter tires or snow chains.
Positioned in the heart of Europe, South Tyrol has a good train network, with connecting trains from the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB), Italian Trenitalia, as well as Deutsche Bahn (DB).
Once in South Tyrol, DB/ÖBB train travelers can use the ‘Anschlussticket Südtirol’, a ticket that allows travelling with public transportation to get from the train station to their accommodation and vice versa on their day of arrival/departure.
International railway connections are offered as far as Fortezza-Franzensfeste in South Tyrol-Südtirol. Change there for the local rail line to the Val Pusteria-Pustertal valley.
Trains stations are located in:
Vandoies-Vintl
Chienes/Casteldarne-Kiens/Ehrenburg
S. Lorenzo-St. Lorenzen
Brunico-Bruneck
Brunico-Bruneck - Nord
Perca-Percha/Valley Terminal Ried Kronplatz
Valdaora-Olang
How to arrive
Arriving by bus
With Flixbus you can reach South Tyrol via Munich, Innsbruck or Verona several times a day.
Luggage service and bike transport
You want to travel without a suitcase or transport your bike safely? Bring your luggage or bike to South Tyrol with Insam Express. Luggage and bikes will be picked up by a courier company at your home and trans-ported to the accommodation of your choice.
Luggage storage in Bolzano/Bozen
You make a stopover in Bolzano? At the Basecamp Dolomites at Bolzano train station, you can store your luggage for hours or days or have it brought to your accommodation.
►"Südtirol Transfer" – comfortably to your holiday accommodation
If you arrive by train or bus in South Tyrol you can use the "Südtirol Transfer”, a region-wide connection shuttle for the last few kilometres to your accommodation. You can get to your holiday accommodation from the train stations in Bolzano/Bozen, Meran/Merano, Mals/Malles, Brixen/Bressanone, Bruneck/Brunico or Innichen/San Candido, as well as from the ‘Flixbus’ bus stops in Bolzano, Meran or Klausen/Chiusa and after your holiday you will be brought back to the de-sired stop. The group transfer to the South Tyrolean accommodations can be booked online.
►Book your shuttle
Travellers who are interested in using an individual shuttle service or airport transfer, have the possibility to make a reservation via the new booking platform "Book your shuttle". This way the individual transfer from and to, as well as in South Tyrol, can be booked online easily and quickly.
►South Tyrol Guest Pass HOLIDAYPASS: unlimited use of all public transportation (including regional rail travel) in all of South Tyrol-Südtirol throughout the entire year.
With the Mobilcard Südtirol (7, 3 or 1 day) all public transport can be used as often as you like. The mu-seumobil Card (7 or 3 days) also allows you to visit more than 90 participating museums in South Tyrol. With the bikemobil Card (7, 3 or 1 day), you can rent additionally a bike or e-bike from Südtirol Bike or Pa-pinSport for one day. All Mobilcards are available at the Tourist Office.
South Tyrol’s only airport is located in the southern outskirts of Bolzano-Bozen. Beyond South Tyrol the nearest international airports are in Innsbruck (Austria) and Munich (Germany) in the north and Venice, Treviso, Verona and Bergamo in the south.
Driving distances from and to Brunico-Bruneck in kilometres/miles:
Airport Innsbruck - INN
105 km
65 mi
Airport Munic - MUC
302 km
188 mi
Airport Verona - VRN
223 km
139 mi
Airport Bergamo - BGY
326 km
203 mi
Airport Venice - VCE*
205 km
127 mi
Airport Treviso - TSF*
195 km
121 mi
Different shuttle services guarantee the connection from these airports to the respective train stations. From there you can travel to South Tyrol with the trains of Italian Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn DB as well as Austrian Federal Railways ÖBB.
From the airports of Innsbruck, Munich, Verona and Bergamo Alto Adige Bus offers a shuttle service for the onward journey to South Tyrol. This airport shuttle to South Tyrol includes a large number of stops throughout South Tyrol.
Please note that all transport services must be booked in advance and 48 hours before you set off at the very latest.
* There are currently no transfer services offered by these airports.
How to arrive
Kronplatz Electric Airport Shuttle
With the Kronplatz Electric Airport Shuttle you can reach the Kronplatz region without difficulty and with a high quality of transport. The Kronplatz Airport Shuttle is 100% electric, thus reducing the consumption of raw materials and represents an innovative solution for the preservation of the natural balance.
