There are 4 ways to get from Kranj to Merano by shuttle, train, car, or bus
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Shuttle, train
best- Take a shuttle bus from Kranj to Stazione Mestre
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bolzano-Bozen89
8h 7m€86–417Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kranj to Villach Hbf316 / ...
- Take the train from Villach Hbf to Lienz In Osttirol831
- Take the train from Lienz In Osttirol to Fortezza/Franzensfes
- Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Merano MeranRe
9h 1m€50–84Drive 343.9 km
- Drive from Kranj to Merano343.9 km
4h 24m€54–78Bus
- Take the bus from Ljubljana Central Bus Station to Verona Viale Palladio IIIItabus
- Take the bus from Verona - Aeroporto to Bolzano
10h 46m€75–129
Kranj to Merano by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kranj to Merano is to train which costs €50 - €85 and takes 9h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Kranj to Merano is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Kranj to Merano. However, there are services departing from Globus and arriving at Terme Merano via Ljubljana Central Bus Station, Verona Porta Nuova, Verona - Aeroporto and Bolzano - Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Kranj to Merano. However, there are services departing from Kranj and arriving at Merano Meran via Villach Hbf, Lienz In Osttirol and Fortezza/Franzensfes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
The distance between Kranj and Merano is 534 km. The road distance is 343.9 km.
The best way to get from Kranj to Merano without a car is to shuttle and train which takes 8h 7m and costs €85 - €420.
It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Kranj to Merano, including transfers.
Kranj to Merano bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Ljubljana Central Bus Station.
Kranj to Merano train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), depart from Kranj station.
The best way to get from Kranj to Merano is to train which takes 9h 1m and costs €50 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 10h 46m.
What companies run services between Kranj, Slovenia and Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?
You can take a train from Kranj to Merano Meran via Villach Hbf, Lienz In Osttirol, and Fortezza/Franzensfes in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Globus to Terme Merano via Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana, Ljubljana Central Bus Station, Verona Viale Palladio III, Verona Porta Nuova, Verona Airport, Verona - Aeroporto, Bolzano, and Bolzano - Stazione in around 10h 46m.
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bolzano-Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €49–55
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +386 1 29 13 331
- potnik.info@slo-zeleznice.si
- Website
- potniski.sz.si
Train from Kranj to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–14
- Website
- https://potniski.sz.si/en/
- Intercity 2nd Class Ticket
- €5–9
- Regional Train Ticket
- €7–9
- Intercity 1st Class Ticket
- €12–14
Train from Villach Hbf to Lienz In Osttirol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–22
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Lienz In Osttirol to Fortezza/Franzensfes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Villach Hbf to Lienz In Osttirol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Villach Hbf to Lienz In Osttirol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22
- 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
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Merano Meran
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–15
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €10–15
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- info@goopti.com
- Website
- goopti.com
Shuttle from Kranj to Stazione Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €30–360
- Schedules at
- goopti.com
- Shared
- €30–45
- Private
- €200–360
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Ljubljana Central Bus Station to Verona Viale Palladio III
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Ljubljana Central Bus Station to Verona Viale Palladio III
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +39 0471 305604
- info@suedtirolbus.it
- Website
- clevertransfer.eu
Bus from Verona - Aeroporto to Bolzano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–65
- Website
- https://clevertransfer.eu/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Kranj to Merano bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Verona Viale Palladio III station.
Kranj to Merano train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), arrive at Villach Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kranj to Merano is 344 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Kranj to Merano.
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