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 €40 - €80 and takes 11h 35m.

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 23m and costs €90 - €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 Hbf, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

How far is it from Austria to Merano?

The distance between Austria and Merano is 657 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 which takes 9h and costs €85 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 9h 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 Hbf station.

Train or bus from Austria to Merano?

The best way to get from Austria to Merano is to train which takes 9h and costs €85 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 11h 35m.

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 23m to drive from Austria to Merano.

Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 1716+ 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, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bolzano Bozentrain Rjx
9h
€87–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna Erdberg to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus FlixBus N1290 / ...
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Meranbus 095
11h 35m
€42–76
Drive 561 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Meranocar 561 km
6h 23m
€91–131
Train via Innsbruck
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
9h 8m
€94–155
Train via Kufstein
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Kufsteintrain Drf / ...
2. Take the train from Kufstein to Bolzano-Bozentrain 89
9h 48m
€117–227

Austria to Merano by subway, train, and bus

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Distance: 656.6 km
Duration: 9h

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

Railjet operates a train from Wien Hbf to Bolzano Bozen once daily. Tickets cost €85–130 and the journey takes 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Terme Merano via Erdberg, Vienna Erdberg, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, Meran, and Merano-Maia Bassa in around 11h 35m.

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