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

The cheapest way to get from Lienz to Merano is to train which costs €25 - €45 and takes 5h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lienz to Merano is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Lienz and Merano?

No, there is no direct bus from Lienz to Merano. However, there are services departing from Lienz Bahnhof A and arriving at Meran via Innsbruck Hbf and Innsbruck Südbahnstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Lienz and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Lienz to Merano. However, there are services departing from Lienz In Osttirol and arriving at Merano Meran via Fortezza/Franzensfes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Lienz to Merano?

The distance between Lienz and Merano is 187 km. The road distance is 178.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lienz to Merano without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs €25 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Lienz to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lienz to Merano bus from?

Lienz to Merano bus services, operated by Ötztaler Verkehrsgesellschaft, depart from Lienz Bahnhof A station.

Where do I catch the Lienz to Merano train from?

Lienz to Merano train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Lienz In Osttirol station.

Train or bus from Lienz to Merano?

The best way to get from Lienz to Merano is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs €25 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Lienz to Merano bus arrive?

Lienz to Merano bus services, operated by Ötztaler Verkehrsgesellschaft, arrive at Innsbruck Hbf station.

Where does the Lienz to Merano train arrive?

Lienz to Merano train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Fortezza/Franzensfes station.

Can I drive from Lienz to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Lienz to Merano is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Lienz to Merano.

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

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Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2528+ hotels available in Merano.

Lienz to Merano - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Lienz to Merano by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Lienz In Osttirol to Fortezza/Franzensfes1840 / ...
2. Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Merano MeranRe
5h 3m
€26–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lienz Bahnhof A to Innsbruck Hbf960X
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Meran095
6h 31m
Drive 178.6 km
1. Drive from Lienz to Merano178.6 km
2h 21m
€29–42

Lienz to Merano by train

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5h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 187 km
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Lienz, Tyrol, Austria and Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?

You can take a train from Lienz In Osttirol to Merano Meran via Fortezza/Franzensfes in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lienz Bahnhof A to Meran via Innsbruck Hbf, Innsbruck Kaiserschützenplatz, and Innsbruck Südbahnstraße in around 6h 31m.

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