City in Lombardy, Italy
Getting around Bergamo
How to get around Bergamo
Walk in Città Alta and take the funicular up from the lower city. ATB buses reach Orio al Serio airport; regional trains and coaches reach Milan in about an hour.
Ways to get around Bergamo
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Funicular to Città Alta | Included in ATB ticket (about €2–3) | From Viale Vittorio Emanuele II; stops until late evening |
| ATB buses | About €2–3 | Line 1 links the station, center and airport |
| Trains (Trenord) | About €5–8 to Milan | Bergamo–Milano Centrale in 55–75 minutes |
| Taxi | About €10–16 for 5 km | Radio taxi and station ranks; airport is 5 km away |
Taxis in Bergamo
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No reliable ride apps. Use the ATB bus, radio taxis or the airport shuttles; Città Alta is largely car-free.
Arriving in Bergamo
Milan Bergamo (Orio al Serio) (BGY)
ATB line 1 to the station about €2–3, 15–20 min; Orio shuttle buses to Milan Centrale about €6–10, 1 h; taxi about €20–25 to the center.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. EU licences are fine; other foreign licences need an International Driving Permit alongside. Rental firms check it.
- Onward travel in Italy: High-speed Frecciarossa and Italo trains link Turin, Milan, Venice, Bologna, Florence, Rome and Naples. Regional trains and buses fill gaps; ferries or flights reach Sicily and Sardinia.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Bergamo?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No reliable ride apps. Use the ATB bus, radio taxis or the airport shuttles; Città Alta is largely car-free.
What's the best way to get around Bergamo?
Walk in Città Alta and take the funicular up from the lower city. ATB buses reach Orio al Serio airport; regional trains and coaches reach Milan in about an hour.
How do I get from the airport to Bergamo?
ATB line 1 to the station about €2–3, 15–20 min; Orio shuttle buses to Milan Centrale about €6–10, 1 h; taxi about €20–25 to the center.
Is Bergamo walkable?
Very walkable.
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