Train to Bergamo

10-minute train link from BGY to Bergamo city

The Train to Bergamo runs from the airport area to Bergamo’s main rail station in about 10 minutes, making it one of the fastest options into town from Terminal T1. Tickets start from around 5€, so it usually beats taxis on price for solo travelers.

Trains connect you directly into Bergamo’s rail network, so once you reach the city station after the 10-minute ride, you can switch to regional trains if you’re heading further into Lombardy. Keep the from 5€ base fare in mind if you’re comparing against buses or ride-hailing from T1.

The service links with the airport via ground transport at Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) T1, then continues to Bergamo station in those same 10 minutes. Before buying a ticket at the machine, check the screen for the next departure and confirm the price band still starts at 5€.

How to use the Train to Bergamo step by step

• 1. Exit arrivals at T1: After baggage claim in Terminal 1, follow signs toward ground transport; you’ll need to reach the airport–city rail link access point for the Train to Bergamo.
• 2. Buy your ticket: Use the station or airport ticket machines, selecting the train to Bergamo; base fares start from about 5€ for the short 10-minute ride.
• 3. Check the departure time: Confirm the next train to Bergamo on the screens before heading to the platform so you know exactly when that sub-15-minute hop will leave.
• 4. Board and keep your ticket: Get on the correct train for Bergamo, keep your 5€-range ticket handy for inspection, and expect around 10 minutes on board.
• 5. Arrive at Bergamo station: Once you reach the main station after those 10 minutes, follow signs to buses, taxis, or onward regional trains if you’re continuing beyond Bergamo.

One practical tip: buy your ticket immediately after leaving T1 baggage claim so you can walk straight to the platform and catch the first from 5€ departure without waiting for the next one.