The average train between Merano and Bautzen takes 12h 49m and the fastest train takes 11h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Merano to Bautzen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Merano and Bautzen. The earliest departure is at 1:16 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Merano is at 5:46 PM which arrives into Bautzen at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Bolzano-Bozen and take an average of 12h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Merano to Bautzen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Merano to Bautzen. However, there are services departing from Merano station and arriving at Bautzen station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.
Merano to Bautzen train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Bolzano-Bozen station.
Merano to Bautzen train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Bautzen station.
Book your Merano to Bautzen train tickets online with Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Merano and Bautzen is 555.7 km. The road distance is 966 km.
You can take a train from Merano Meran to Bautzen via Bolzano-Bozen, München Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, Leipzig Hbf, Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt, and Dresden-Neustadt in around 12h 3m.