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

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  1. Train via Vienna

    best
    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
    2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain train Rjx
    3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain train Re
    11h 5m
    €131–202

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bolzano Southbus bus N874
    15h 12m
    €83–123

  3. Shuttle, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Budapest to Salzburg Hbfshuttle bus Eurobusways
    2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozentrain train Nj
    12h 10m
    €85–198

  4. Drive  764.2 km

    1. Drive from Budapest to Meranocar car 764.2 km
    9h 3m
    €138–199

  5. Fly to Innsbruck Airport, train

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane plane BUD - INN
    2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain train
    9h 47m
    €160–430

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain train Rjx
    2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain train Re
    11h 59m
    €120–189

  7. Fly to Munich International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane BUD - MUC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Meranoshuttle bus
    9h
    €226–432

  8. Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane plane BUD - BGY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Meranoshuttle bus
    8h 4m
    €166–362

  9. Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane plane BUD - VCE
    2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Verona Porta Nuovatrain train
    3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozentrain train
    7h 47m
    €128–384

  10. Fly to Treviso Airport, train

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Treviso Airport (TSF)plane plane BUD - TSF
    2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Verona Porta Nuovatrain train
    3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozentrain train
    8h 4m
    €168–487

Budapest to Merano by train

Calendar102Weekly Trains
Duration11h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 900.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 5m

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 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bolzano South 5 times a week. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 13h 15m.

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