Arrival & Mobility

For a comfortable journey from within Italy or abroad, it’s best to transfer in Bozen/Bolzano, where many IC and EC trains stop. From Sterzing/Vipiteno station, you can easily continue your trip by regular public buses that take you directly to the Ratschings, Ridnaun or Jaufental valleys. Buses typically run hourly, depending on the destination.

For detailed train schedules and ticket bookings, we recommend using the websites of the railway providers DB, ÖBB, Trenitalia, and Italo, as well as comprehensive platforms like Trainline, which give you a clear overview of all connections.

Want to travel light? Use the door-to-door luggage services offered by Trenitalia, ÖBB or Insam Express – your luggage goes ahead, while you travel stress-free.

And the best part: Ski, cross-country, and bicycle equipment – including e-bikes – can be rented directly on site.
The following rental services are available in the region:

In Ratschings/Racines and the surrounding area, you can get around easily even without your own car. Regularly running public buses take you directly and comfortably to the Ratschings, Ridnaun and Jaufental valleys. Depending on the destination, buses usually run every hour – ideal for excursions, hikes, or simply to explore the region in a relaxed way.

Overview of the main bus lines:

• Line 319: to Ratschings/Racines
• Line 312: to Ridnaun/Ridanna and Mareit/Mareta
• Line 314: to Jaufental/Val Giovo
• Line 315: to Telfes/Telves

Tip: You can also download the current bus timetables as PDFs – handy to save or print before your trip.

To quickly and easily find the best route, we recommend using the südtirolmobil app. Just enter your departure and destination, time, and preferred transport (bus, train or cable car), and the app shows you the best connection.

Alternatively, you can use the www.suedtirolmobil.info website, which offers the same features and up-to-date timetables.

With the activeCard, you’re flexible and environmentally friendly throughout your holiday. The card is automatically provided by most accommodations in Ratschings/Racines.

 It gives you free access to all public transport in South Tyrol – whether bus or train. So you can discover the region relaxed and sustainably – without a car and at no extra cost.

You’ll find all details about included services here.

Have you ever heard of your environmental footprint? This refers to all the climate-impacting CO₂ emissions that you produce and therefore affect the environment.

Of course, numerous emissions are also produced on your journey and during your vacation stay, which can increase your ecological footprint considerably. That's why we invite you to calculate your footprint and compensate for your emissions: So you can plan your vacation in a responsible and environmentally conscious way!

It takes less than a minute - here’s the calculation.