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

The cheapest way to get from Jena to Merano is to bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 13h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jena to Merano is to drive which takes 6h 24m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Jena and Merano?

No, there is no direct bus from Jena station to Merano. However, there are services departing from Jena bus station and arriving at Meran via Leipzig central train station and Bolzano South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Jena and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Jena to Merano. However, there are services departing from Jena Paradies and arriving at Merano Meran via München Hbf and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.

How far is it from Jena to Merano?

The distance between Jena and Merano is 722 km. The road distance is 611.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Jena to Merano without a car is to train via Nuremberg which takes 9h 26m and costs €95 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Jena to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jena to Merano bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Jena to Merano train from?

Jena to Merano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Jena Paradies station.

Train or bus from Jena to Merano?

The best way to get from Jena to Merano is to train via Nuremberg which takes 9h 26m and costs €95 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 13h 50m.

Where does the Jena to Merano bus arrive?

Jena to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leipzig central train station.

Where does the Jena to Merano train arrive?

Jena to Merano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Jena to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Merano is 612 km. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Jena to Merano.

How do I get a train ticket from Jena to Merano?

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

Book your Jena to Merano bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2486+ hotels available in Merano.

Jena to Merano - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 7 ways to get from Jena to Merano by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Nuremberg
best
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 29 / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain 29 / ...
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Bolzano-Bozentrain 89
9h 26m
€99–315
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Leipzig central train stationbus N1389 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Bolzano Southbus N95
13h 50m
€48–94
Drive 611.8 km
1. Drive from Jena to Meranocar 611.8 km
6h 24m
€95–137
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane LEJ - INN
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain
15h 28m
€209–644
Train
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to München Hbftrain 18
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Brennero - Brennertrain 89
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
10h 58m
€105–140
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Jena Saalbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Nuremberg Hbf to Munich Airport Terminal Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Flughafen München to Meranobus
12h 30m
€108–196
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Jena to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Meranocar
7h 26m
€156–203

Jena to Merano by train and bus

50Weekly Services

9h 26mAverage Duration

€99Cheapest Price

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Distance: 722 km
Duration: 9h 26m

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

You can take a train from Jena West to Terme Merano via Erfurt Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, Bolzano/Bozen, and Bolzano - Stazione in around 9h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jena bus station to Meran via Leipzig central train station and Bolzano South in around 13h 50m.

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