Airport Transfer to Bormio, Alta Valtellina
Some Facts about Bormio
Bormio is a town and a pretty and popular ski resort in the Lombardy region of the Alps in Northern Italy. It resides in the Alta Valtellina ski area. It is famous not only for its skiing but also for its natural hot springs. Tourists come at all times to visit the springs and the public baths they have been diverted to feed. The town features many historic buildings. The ski slopes at Bormio have been used for the Alpine Ski World Championships in both 1985 and 2005. Skiing is plentiful with slopes that are suitable for both beginners and experts. The town and surrounding area is home to many hotels and guest houses catering for winter and summer tourists. There are many restaurants and bars in Bormio itself and nearby towns and cities.
From which airport can I reach Bormio?
The closest airport to Bormio is either Milan or Bergamo. Both, Brescia and Innsbruck are also viable options, but transfer times are longer. Here are the distances from airports that links this resort to other parts of the world:
- Milan - 185km
- Bergamo - 162km
- Brescia - 216km
- Innsbruck - 230km
Is there public transport to Bormio?
If you are considering using public transport to get to the airport to Bormio there are options. However, due to the location of the resort these are limited. There is no direct rail link to the town or the nearby towns, and the journey times can be lengthy as a result. The following are the only viable public transport links available:
- Take the train from Milan city centre to Tirano, then the public bus to Bormio. The journey takes about 4 hours.
- Take the train from Bergamo to Lecco, change for Tirano, then travel to Bormio. The journey takes about 5 hours. There is a direct bus once a day from Bergamo airport, that will take you to Bormio in three hours.
Advice on Transportation to Bormio
The usual alpine problem of a lack of rail connections means that public transport is not always the best way to get to Bormio from your airport of choice. Airport transfers are a convenient way to get to and from the resort. You can book them in advance and they are cost effective and comfortable. The convenience of an airport transfer cannot be overstated. You are buying the benefit of a direct journey and no changes.