If you're planning on visiting Lake Braies/Pragser Wildsee or the Three Peaks and Auronzo by bus, here's what to keep in mind. Because of elevated visitor numbers during the summer months, there are some restrictions on bus services:
Bus 442 (Dobbiaco/Toblach – Lago di Braies/Pragser Wildsee): Südtirol Pass tickets of all kinds can be used on this service; ten seats per bus are reserved for Südtirol Pass holders. All other passengers travelling before 10 September must reserve and pay for their seat online at www.prags.bz prior to departing. Please note that Mobilcards, pre-paid cards and guest passes cannot be used on this bus route before 10 September.
Shuttle bus 439 (Monguelfo/Welsberg – Lago di Braies/Pragser Wildsee): Separate fares apply. südtirolmobil tickets including Mobilcards, pre-paid cards and Südtirol Pass tickets of all kinds are not valid on this service.
Shuttle bus 444 (Dobbiaco/Toblach – Three Peaks/Auronzo): Separate fares apply on the shuttle service to Tre Cime di Lavaredo/Drei Zinnen and Rifugio Auronzo/Auronzohütte. Please note that Mobilcards, pre-paid cards and guest passes are not valid on this bus route. However, Südtirol Pass tickets of all kinds can be used on this service.