A new train station is to be built in the immediate vicinity of the terminal at Bolzano Airport. According to the current plans, it should go into operation in 2026. This will significantly improve the connectivity of the airport.

According to a media report by AltoAdigeInnovazione, the new station primarily serves the St. Jakob district and will be built on an existing railway line. However, Bolzano Airport will also benefit from this, as the new stop is to be built directly opposite the passenger terminal.

The construction is partly financed by the EU fund FSC 2021-2027. The central government in Rome has already given the go-ahead for the investment in South Tyrol. In addition to the construction of the new railway station on the Verona-Brenner railway line, the construction of an underpass under the railway for cyclists, pedestrians and a railway reserved for public transport is also planned. St. Jakob can thus be connected via Francesco Baracca in Bolzano. The stop will be integrated into the public transport network of Bozen and Laives, making it easier to reach the Bolzano industrial area. In addition to a new bus stop, a connection to the cycle path network and new access roads are also planned.