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

The cheapest way to get from Grainau to Merano is to bus which costs €19 - €40 and takes 5h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grainau to Merano is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Grainau and Merano?

No, there is no direct bus from Grainau to Merano. However, there are services departing from Untergrainau Dorfplatz and arriving at Meran via Garmisch-Partenkirchen station and Innsbruck Südbahnstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Grainau and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Grainau to Merano. However, there are services departing from Grainau Zugspitzbahnhof and arriving at Merano Meran via Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Mittenwald, Seefeld In Tirol, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Grainau to Merano?

The distance between Grainau and Merano is 227 km. The road distance is 170 km.

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

The best way to get from Grainau to Merano without a car is to bus which takes 5h 56m and costs €19 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Grainau to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grainau to Merano bus from?

Grainau to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.

Where do I catch the Grainau to Merano train from?

Grainau to Merano train services, operated by Zugspitze DE, depart from Grainau Zugspitzbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Grainau to Merano?

The best way to get from Grainau to Merano is to bus which takes 5h 56m and costs €19 - €40. Alternatively, you can train and line 5401 train, which costs €70 - €95 and takes 7h 52m.

Where does the Grainau to Merano bus arrive?

Grainau to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.

Where does the Grainau to Merano train arrive?

Grainau to Merano train services, operated by Zugspitze DE, arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.

Can I drive from Grainau to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Grainau to Merano is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Grainau to Merano.

Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2429+ hotels available in Merano.

Grainau to Merano - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 5401 train

There are 4 ways to get from Grainau to Merano by bus, train, car, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus 040 / ...
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Meranbus 095
5h 56m
€19–36
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus 040 / ...
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
6h 39m
€61–74
Drive 170 km
1. Drive from Grainau to Meranocar 170 km
2h 23m
€27–38
Train, line 5401 train
1. Take the train from Grainau Zugspitzbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
2. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Mittenwaldtrain Rb6 / ...
3. Take the train from Mittenwald to Seefeld in Tiroltrain S6
4. Take the train from Seefeld In Tirol to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain
5. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
6. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
7h 52m
€73–92

Grainau to Merano by bus

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5h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 226.9 km
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Untergrainau Dorfplatz to Meran via Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Garmisch-Partenkirchen station, and Innsbruck Südbahnstraße in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grainau Zugspitzbahnhof to Merano Meran via Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Mittenwald, Seefeld In Tirol, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 7h 52m.

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