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By train
The city of Trento may be easily reached by train (see the Web site of the
Italian Railways for timetables and
fares).
Train tickets in Italy are valid two months from the date of purchase. Be warned, however, that just before starting your trip you have to stamp your tickets (including supplements and reservations) at any of the yellow machines that are ubiquitous at train stations. Trento lies on a major railway line from Germany (Munich) to Italy through Austria. From Verona (an hour ride from Trento) you get connections to the west (Milano, France) and to the east (Venezia)
By air
Via Verona:
the most convenient airport is Verona. Verona airport is a good co-hub, with connections to most major European airports. From the airport, take the bus to the train station (Verona Porta Nuova). From there it is a one-hour ride to get to Trento. Check the itinerary on the Web site of the
Italian Railways
from Verona to Trento
Via Milano Malpensa
Especially if you come from overseas, most likely your travel agent will suggest you to fly to the new
Milano Malpensa airport (Terminal 1). By all means try and get a (cheap) connecting flight from Milano Malpensa to Verona.
If this is not possible, take the bus connection from Malpensa to Milano Centrale, the main station. Alternatively, there is also a
train connection called Malpensa
Express, but this will only get you to Milano Cadorna, a secondary station. From there you have to take the underground to Centrale.
From Centrale there are relatively frequent trains to Trento, but in most cases you will need to change in Verona. Check the itinerary on the Web site of the
Italian Railways from
Milano Centrale to Trento.
Via Venezia:
your travel agent may also suggest you to fly to Venezia. From there, there are relatively frequent train connections from Venezia Santa Lucia (the train station on the Laguna) and Venezia Mestre (the train station on the mainland) to Trento. The simplest route (check the itinerary on the Web site of the
Italian Railways)
is from Venezia Santa Lucia to Trento via Verona. An alternate route goes
from Venezia Santa Lucia to Trento via Bassano: it is usually slower but you do not have to change in Verona.
By car
The Autostrada del Brennero motorway (sometimes called simply Autobrennero) goes through Trento. Exit at Trento Centro. The Autobrennero connects to the south to the
Italian motorway
network, and to the north with the Austrian and German network. There is a toll to pay on Italian motorways. Get the ticket when entering the motorway, and present it at the tolling station when exiting. Major credit cards are accepted for payment.
See the Map of Trento
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