Travelling To Bergamo

The recent increase in the number and frequency of flights to Bergamos Orio al Serio Airport has made getting here easier. Also, Bergamos proximity to Milan means that international air connections are plentiful. Train and buses from many European locations are also a good means of getting here.

By car

It is an easy drive from Milan on the A4, the main motorway to Bergamo. The A4 also links Bergamo to Brescia in the east. There are also scenic state roads leading to the nearby mountains and lakes.

By rail

Both the train and the bus stations are located on Piazzale Marconi in the Lower Town (Citt Bassa). There is frequent rail service to Milan, from where you can transfer to international services. Trains arrive in Bergamo from Milan once every hour, with the trip taking about one hour. Trains from Rome also arrive every hour, but services to and from Naples and other southern cities are less frequent.

By bus

The bus station is located on Piazzale Marconi. There is frequent bus service to other towns in the region including the lake district and Milan, at reasonable prices. The buses noted as autostradale are intercity buses. Services to and from Milan run every 30 minutes.

There is limited local bus service within Bergamo, while S.A.B. connects many locations outside the town of Bergamo, going to the mountains, valleys and as far as the sea. The S.A.B. station is just to the right of the train station in Bergamo.

By air

Bergamos Orio al Serio Airport is located about four miles to the south of the centre and has frequently scheduled flights from other Italian and European cities including Ryanair flights from London. There is a shuttle bus service from the airport into Bergamo every 30 minutes. Another alternative is Milan's Malpensa Airport, a major international gateway approximately 30 miles northwest of Bergamo.

Taxis

Taxis operate within Bergamo and are also available from the airport, just outside the main entrance. Taxi service is normally metered. In Bergamo, taxis can be pre-booked by telephone or they can be hailed in the street, although you may find them hard to locate in out-of-the-way spots. Most hotels will assist you in hiring a cab.