There are 6 ways to get from Croatia to Merano by night train, train, bus, car, plane, shuttle, 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.
Night train, train
best- Take the nighttrain from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Villach Hbfnighttrain En
- Take the train from Villach Hbf to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
- Take the train from Lienz to Fortezzatrain 400
- Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Merano Merantrain Re
11h 51m€88–128Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Zagreb - Bus Station to Venice - Mestre Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bolzano-Bozentrain 89
12h 9m€49–142Drive 512.3 km
- Drive from Zagreb to Meranocar 512.3 km
6h 4m€83–119Fly, shuttle
- Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZAG - MUC
- Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Merano
9h 39m€222–414Train
- Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Ljubljanatrain 318 / ...
- Take the train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbftrain 38 / ...
- Take the train from Villach Hbf to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
- Take the train from Lienz to Fortezzatrain 400
- Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Merano Merantrain Re
12h 28m€88–128Bus
- Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postajabus
- Take the bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Verona Porta Nuovabus
- Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano-Bozenbus
13h 8m
Croatia to Merano by tram, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Croatia to Merano is to bus and train which costs €45 - €150 and takes 12h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Croatia to Merano is to drive which takes 6h 4m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Croatia to Merano. However, there are services departing from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Terme Merano via Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja, Verona Porta Nuova and Bolzano - Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Croatia to Merano. However, there are services departing from Zagreb Glavni Kol. and arriving at Merano Meran via Villach Hbf, Lienz and Fortezza/Franzensfes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
The distance between Croatia and Merano is 534 km. The road distance is 512.3 km.
The best way to get from Croatia to Merano without a car is to night train and train which takes 11h 51m and costs €85 - €130.
It takes approximately 11h 51m to get from Croatia to Merano, including transfers.
Croatia to Merano bus services, operated by GoOpti, depart from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Croatia to Merano train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
The best way to get from Croatia to Merano is to train which takes 12h 28m and costs €85 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 8m.
What companies run services between Croatia and Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?
You can take a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Merano Meran via Ljubljana, Villach Hbf, Lienz In Osttirol, Lienz, Fortezza, and Fortezza/Franzensfes in around 12h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Terme Merano via Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja, Verona Porta Nuova, Bolzano/Bozen, and Bolzano - Stazione in around 13h 8m.
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–240
Flights from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Munich International Airport via Split
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €85–240
- Phone
- +385 60 333 444
- informacije@hzpp.hr
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Night train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Zagreb - Bus Station to Venice - Mestre Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Croatia to Merano bus services, operated by GoOpti, arrive at Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja station.
Croatia to Merano train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Ljubljana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Croatia to Merano is 512 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Croatia to Merano.
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