What is the cheapest way to get from Austria to Merano?

The cheapest way to get from Austria to Merano is to bus which costs €45 - €120 and takes 10h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Austria to Merano?

The fastest way to get from Austria to Merano is to drive which takes 6h 20m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Austria and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Austria to Merano. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Merano Meran via Wien Mitte, Wien Meidling, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

How far is it from Austria to Merano?

The distance between Austria and Merano is 662 km. The road distance is 561 km.

How do I travel from Austria to Merano without a car?

The best way to get from Austria to Merano without a car is to train via Innsbruck which takes 8h 59m and costs €55 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Austria to Merano?

It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Austria to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austria to Merano train from?

Austria to Merano train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Meidling station.

Train or bus from Austria to Merano?

The best way to get from Austria to Merano is to train via Innsbruck which takes 8h 59m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €120 and takes 10h 32m.

Where does the Austria to Merano train arrive?

Austria to Merano train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Austria to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Merano is 561 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Austria to Merano.

Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2538+ hotels available in Merano.

Austria to Merano - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Austria to Merano by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Innsbruck
best
1. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofRjx
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano MeranRe
8h 59m
€57–146
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Innsbruck SüdbahnstraßeN882 / ...
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Meran095
10h 32m
€46–117
Drive 561 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Merano561 km
6h 20m
€90–130
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bolzano BozenRjx
9h 12m
€87–132
Train via Kufstein
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to KufsteinDrf / ...
2. Take the train from Kufstein to Bolzano-Bozen89
9h 48m
€48–152

Austria to Merano by subway and train

78Weekly Services

8h 59mAverage Duration

€57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 661.5 km
Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between Austria and Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?

You can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Merano Meran via Mitte-Landstraße, Wien Mitte, Wien Meidling, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 8h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Meran via Erdberg, Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), and Innsbruck Südbahnstraße in around 10h 32m.

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