There are 4 ways to get from Hallstatt to Merano by bus, train, night 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, train
best- Take the bus from Bad Ischl Bahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhofbus 150
- Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Brennero - Brennertrain Rjx
- Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
9h 17m€62–102Train, night train
cheapest- Take the train from Hallstatt to Attnang-Puchheimtrain Re
- Take the night train from Attnang-Puchheim to Bolzano Bozennighttrain Nj
11h 22m€36–123Drive 341.4 km
- Drive from Hallstatt to Meranocar 341.4 km
4h 14m€56–81Train
- Take the train from Hallstatt to Attnang-Puchheimtrain Re
- Take the train from Attnang-Puchheim to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain 972 / ...
- Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
9h 29m€70–166
Hallstatt to Merano by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hallstatt to Merano is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Hallstatt to Merano is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct train from Hallstatt to Merano. However, there are services departing from Hallstatt and arriving at Merano Meran via Attnang-Puchheim, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
The distance between Hallstatt and Merano is 424 km. The road distance is 341.4 km.
The best way to get from Hallstatt to Merano without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 17m and costs €60 - €110.
It takes approximately 9h 17m to get from Hallstatt to Merano, including transfers.
Hallstatt to Merano train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Hallstatt station.
Hallstatt to Merano train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Attnang-Puchheim station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hallstatt to Merano is 341 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Hallstatt to Merano.
There are 2808+ hotels available in Merano.
What companies run services between Hallstatt, Austria and Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?
You can take a train from Hallstatt to Merano Meran via Attnang-Puchheim, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 9h 29m.
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Brennero - Brenner
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- €35–55
Train from Attnang-Puchheim to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- €40–60
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Meran
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Hallstatt to Attnang-Puchheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Attnang-Puchheim to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Hallstatt to Attnang-Puchheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket?cref=oebb-header
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Attnang-Puchheim to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–96
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €95–96
- Couchette Carriage
- €60–70
- Seating Carriage
- €28–34
- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- service@westbahn.at
- Website
- westbahn.at
Train from Attnang-Puchheim to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- https://westbahn.at/en/
- Phone
- 0662 632900
- office@salzburg-verkehr.at
- Website
- salzburg-verkehr.at
Bus from Bad Ischl Bahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://salzburg-verkehr.at/en/
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