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

The cheapest way to get from Catania to Merano is to fly and train which costs €55 - €240 and takes 6h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Catania to Merano is to fly and bus which takes 4h 44m and costs €75 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Catania and Merano?

No, there is no direct bus from Catania to Merano. However, there are services departing from Catania and arriving at Meran via Bologna Centrale and Bolzano South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h.

How far is it from Catania to Merano?

The distance between Catania and Merano is 1141 km.

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

The best way to get from Catania to Merano without a car is to train and ferry which takes 15h 31m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Catania to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Catania to Merano bus from?

Catania to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Catania station.

Where does the Catania to Merano bus arrive?

Catania to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

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

Book your Catania to Merano bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Merano.

Catania to Merano - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Catania to Merano by plane, bus, train, ferry, night train, 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 to Verona Villafranca Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)CTA - VRN
2. Take the bus from Verona - Aeroporto to Merano
4h 44m
€78–259
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)CTA - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Bolzano Bozen
6h 37m
€55–232
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina CentraleRe
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.GiovanniM1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to PaolaFr / ...
4. Take the train from Paola to Bolzano BozenFr
15h 31m
Bus via Bologna
1. Take the bus from Catania to Bologna CentraleN597
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Bolzano SouthN1594 / ...
22h
€57–223
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Catania Centrale to Bologna CentraleIni
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Bolzano BozenFr
20h 56m
€97–168
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)CTA - BGY
2. Take the bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Merano
6h 24m
€107–281
Bus
1. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Milan Malpensa Airport 1 P13Itabus
2. Take the bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Merano
27h
€102–234
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Catania to Messina Marittima
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
3. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Merano
13h 24m
€217–324

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) flights

25Weekly Planes

2h 7mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Catania to Merano.

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Distance: 1,141.5 km
Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Catania to Meran via Bologna Centrale and Bolzano South in around 22h.

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