YerkezhanIf you’re flying to or from Bergamo, the easiest and cheapest way to travel between the city center and the airport is the ATB airport bus. In this updated 2025 guide, you’ll learn exactly where to buy tickets, the current prices, bus stops, timetable, and how long the journey takes. This way, you’ll avoid confusion at the station and save money compared to taking a taxi.
Bergamo Airport Bus Overview
Source: ATB Bergamo Official Website
The Bergamo Airport Bus connects Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) with Bergamo city center every day, running every 20 minutes. The journey takes around 15 minutes to the train station, with further stops for the city center, the funicular, and Città Alta. It’s the easiest and cheapest way to get from the airport to Bergamo’s main attractions.
Where to Buy Bergamo Bus Tickets
Red Ticket Machine on the bus stop on the above photo
Ticket Machines at the Station and Airport
The tickets can be purchased at ticket machines at the train station or inside the bus, ATB offices, ATB mobile app, or tabaccheria [/ta.bak.keˈri.a/] shops.
Buying Bus Tickets via Mobile App
- You can download the application called ATB Mobile app by clicking here. With ATB Mobile app you can find Bergamo and its surrounding municipalities public transport routes and timetables, purchase tickets, receive information about parkings, LTZs and the bike sharing La BiGi service.
- If you buy your ticket in tabaccheria shop, you might need to validate it as shown in the photo below. Validation means the machine stamps the date and the time of when your journey starts. As the single tickets are valid for only 75 minutes.
- There are ticket machines inside the bus:
This machine is usually behind the driver, in front of the bus. Accepts coins, banknotes and cards. You can pay by contactless as well.
There is another machine (called Passa e Vai) in the middle of the bus (near the door) and at the back entrance of the bus, that accepts card payments. You can only tap once with one card per traveller. You cannot pay for 2 or more tickets with the same card. Please note that this machine will not print ticket.
Bergamo Airport Bus Ticket Prices 2025
Bergamo province is divided into zones. In order to travel from the airport to the city center, you have to cover more than 3 zones, therefore, the ticket price for an adult is €3.50 (€3.00 if you buy from a different machine). When buying a ticket, choose Piu Zone 120’ for €3.50. This ticket is valid for 120 minutes (this covers the funicular ticket price as well, the bus ticket is valid for Bergamo funicular)
Ticket price for children:
If you are traveling with children, the ticket price for a child under 1 meter in height is free, but the child must be accompanied by a paying adult.
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Bergamo Airport Bus Timetable 2025
The timing of the bus changes depending on the season. You have to check on the website https://atb.bergamo.it/en/public-transport/routes-stops-and-timetables (click find). The timetables change depending on school / holiday seasons, and on the day of the week. The schedule is different from Monday to Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Sometimes the bus might be delayed, therefore please plan your trip ahead and try to make it to the airport at least 2 hours before your departure. Even 3 hours, during the holiday season, fashion week or expo, as due to long security queues, there is a possibility of missing the flight.
Pro-tip: Take the bus No.1 from the bus stop called Porta Nuova rather than the train station in order to avoid the crowd and get a seat on a bus. The bus stop is located in front of the pharmacy Porta Nuova (photos below). You will see an airplane sign at the bus stop, as shown on the photo:
Farmacia Portanuova – Porta Nuova Pharmacy, Bergamo city center
Usually you will find a bus schedule here, to find out what time the bus departs from Bergamo city center to the airport.
Journey Time: Bergamo City Center ⇆ Bergamo Airport
The journey between Bergamo train station and Bergamo Airport takes around 15–20 minutes, depending on traffic. Because of the short distance, the bus is not only cheaper than a taxi but often just as quick. If you’re catching a flight, it’s best to allow 30–40 minutes in total to cover waiting time and boarding.
FAQs about the Bergamo Airport Bus
Q: How much is the bus from Bergamo city center to Bergamo Airport in 2025?
A: A one-way ticket costs €3. A 24-hour ticket valid on all ATB buses in Bergamo costs €5.
Q: How long does the Bergamo Airport bus take?
A: The ride takes 15–20 minutes, but allow extra time during rush hours.
Q: Where can I buy Bergamo bus tickets?
A: Tickets are available from ATB machines at the station and airport, newsstands, on a bus, or the ATB Mobile app.
Q: How often does the Bergamo Airport bus run?
A: The Bergamo Airport bus runs every 20 minutes throughout the day. During early mornings and late evenings, buses may run less frequently, but service is available from around 5:00 am until midnight.
Q: Is the airport bus cheaper than a taxi?
A: Yes, the bus costs €3 compared to €25–30 for a taxi.
Q: Does the Bergamo Airport bus go to Città Alta?
A: Yes, you can reach Città Alta by taking the airport bus to the station and changing to Bus 1 (1A) or the funicular.
Q: Where is the Bergamo Airport bus stop in the city?
A: The main stop is outside the Bergamo train station (Stazione FS in Italian), with a direct connection to the airport.
