What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Bled to Merano?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Bled to Merano is to drive which costs €50 - €75 and takes 4h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Bled to Merano?

The fastest way to get from Lake Bled to Merano is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Bled and Merano?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Bled to Merano. However, there are services departing from Bled, Glavna Avtobusna Postajalisce and arriving at Meran via Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO), Verona and Bolzano South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Lake Bled and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Bled to Merano. However, there are services departing from Bled Jezero and arriving at Merano Meran via Jesenice, Villach Hbf, Lienz In Osttirol and Fortezza/Franzensfes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

How far is it from Lake Bled to Merano?

The distance between Lake Bled and Merano is 338 km. The road distance is 326.2 km.

How do I travel from Lake Bled to Merano without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Bled to Merano without a car is to train via Jesenice which takes 9h 51m and costs €60 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Lake Bled to Merano?

It takes approximately 9h 51m to get from Lake Bled to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Bled to Merano bus from?

Lake Bled to Merano bus services, operated by GoOpti, depart from Bled, Glavna Avtobusna Postajalisce station.

Where do I catch the Lake Bled to Merano train from?

Lake Bled to Merano train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Villach Hbf station.

Train or bus from Lake Bled to Merano?

The best way to get from Lake Bled to Merano is to train via Jesenice which takes 9h 51m and costs €60 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €600 and takes 10h 23m.

Where does the Lake Bled to Merano bus arrive?

Lake Bled to Merano bus services, operated by GoOpti, arrive at Stazione Mestre station.

Where does the Lake Bled to Merano train arrive?

Lake Bled to Merano train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Lienz In Osttirol station.

Can I drive from Lake Bled to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Bled to Merano is 326 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Lake Bled to Merano.

Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2674+ hotels available in Merano.

Lake Bled to Merano - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lake Bled to Merano by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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 Jesenice
best
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
2. Take the train from Lienz In Osttirol to Fortezza/Franzensfestrain
3. Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Merano Merantrain Re
9h 51m
€62–117
Drive 326.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Bled to Meranocar 326.2 km
4h 17m
€51–73
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bled, Glavna Avtobusna Postajalisce to Stazione Mestrebus
2. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Veronabus N28 / ...
3. Take the bus from Verona to Bolzano Southbus 494 / ...
10h 23m
€75–565
Train
1. Take the train from Lesce Bled to Villach Hbftrain 38 / ...
2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
3. Take the train from Lienz to Fortezzatrain 400
4. Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Merano Merantrain Re
10h 20m
€84–146

Lake Bled to Merano by train

51Weekly Trains

9h 51mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lake Bled to Merano.

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Distance: 337.6 km
Duration: 9h 51m

What companies run services between Lake Bled, Slovenia and Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?

You can take a train from Bled Jezero to Merano Meran via Jesenice, Villach Hbf, Lienz In Osttirol, and Fortezza/Franzensfes in around 9h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bled, Glavna Avtobusna Postajalisce to Meran via Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO), Verona, and Bolzano South in around 10h 23m.

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