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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Merano is to bus which costs €45 - €120 and takes 14h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Merano is to fly and bus which takes 8h 39m and costs €90 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Merano?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Merano. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Meran via Bolzano South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Merano. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arriving at Merano Meran via Wien Hbf, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.

How far is it from Budapest to Merano?

The distance between Budapest and Merano is 900 km. The road distance is 763.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Merano without a car is to train via Innsbruck which takes 11h 44m and costs €110 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 11h 44m to get from Budapest to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Merano bus from?

Budapest to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Merano train from?

Budapest to Merano train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.

Train or bus from Budapest to Merano?

The best way to get from Budapest to Merano is to train via Innsbruck which takes 11h 44m and costs €110 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €120 and takes 14h 40m.

Where does the Budapest to Merano bus arrive?

Budapest to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bolzano South station.

Where does the Budapest to Merano train arrive?

Budapest to Merano train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Merano is 763 km. It takes approximately 9h to drive from Budapest to Merano.

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

Book your Budapest to Merano train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Budapest to Merano?

Book your Budapest to Merano bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2496+ hotels available in Merano.

Budapest to Merano - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Budapest to Merano by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
11h 44m
€115–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bolzano Southbus N874
14h 40m
€47–118
Drive 763.1 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Meranocar 763.1 km
9h
€119–172
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Innsbruck Airport, train
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane BUD - INN
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain
9h 45m
€160–401
Train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bolzano Bozentrain Rjx
12h 20m
€95–157
Train via Kufstein
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenföld to Wien Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Kufsteintrain Drf / ...
3. Take the train from Kufstein to Bolzano-Bozentrain 89
12h 31m
€58–174
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane BUD - BGY
2. Take the bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Meranobus
8h 39m
€94–246
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport, train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane VIE - INN
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain
9h 26m
€134–353
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BUD - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozentrain
10h 16m
€148–369
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Treviso Airport, train
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Treviso Airport (TSF)plane BUD - TSF
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozentrain
10h 25m
€99–316

Budapest to Merano by train

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11h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 900.4 km
Duration: 11h 44m

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

You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Merano Meran via Wien Hbf, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 11h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bolzano South 6 times a week. Tickets cost €40–110 and the journey takes 13h 10m.

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