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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Merano is to bus and train which costs €85 - €110 and takes 30h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Merano is to bus and fly and shuttle which takes 8h 44m and costs €110 - €320.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Merano. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Merano Meran via Zaragoza-Delicias, Avignon Tgv, Baden-Baden, München Hbf and Bolzano Bozen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 57m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Merano?

The distance between Bilbao and Merano is 1338 km. The road distance is 1529.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Merano without a car is to bus and train via Donostia / San Sebastián which takes 24h 19m and costs €75 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Bilbao to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Merano train from?

Bilbao to Merano train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.

Where does the Bilbao to Merano train arrive?

Bilbao to Merano train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Zaragoza-Delicias station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Merano is 1529 km. It takes approximately 16h 10m to drive from Bilbao to Merano.

How do I get a train ticket from Bilbao to Merano?

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Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2588+ hotels available in Merano.

Bilbao to Merano - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to Merano by plane, shuttle, bus, train, train (Renfe, TGV), 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.

Fly Bilbao Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BIO - MXP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Meranoshuttle
9h 6m
€88–247
Bus, train via Donostia / San Sebastián
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to San Sebastián / Donostiabus
2. Take the bus from San Sebastian Central Bus Station to Verona Viale Girolamo Cardinalebus
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozentrain Fr
24h 19m
€78–132
Train
1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain Alv
2. Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Avignon Tgvtrain
3. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Baden-Badentrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Baden-Baden to München Hbftrain 60
5. Take the train from München Hbf to Bolzano-Bozentrain 89
28h 57m
€302–538
Drive 1,529.4 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Meranocar 1,529.4 km
16h 10m
€238–343
Fly Bilbao Airport to Innsbruck Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane BIO - INN
2. Take the train from Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch to Merano Merantrain
11h 41m
€187–377
Fly Bilbao Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BIO - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozentrain
10h 45m
€171–425
Bus to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Bolueta to Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteizbus
2. Fly from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane VIT - BGY
3. Take a shuttle bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Meranoshuttle
8h 44m
€115–315
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Padovabus
2. Take the bus from Padova Autostazione to Bassano Del Grappa Stationbus
3. Take the train from Bassano Del Grappa to Bolzano Bozentrain Re
30h 31m
€87–102

Bilbao to Merano by bus and train

3Weekly Services

24h 19mAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,337.9 km
Duration: 9h 6m

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

You can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Merano Meran via Zaragoza-Delicias, Avignon Tgv, Baden-Baden, München Hbf, and Bolzano Bozen in around 28h 57m.

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