There are 4 ways to get from Linz to Merano by train, 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
best- Take the train from Linz Hbf to Bolzano BozenRjx
6h 38m€60–95Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop to Munich HackerbrückeArda-Tur
- Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Meran095
9h 20m€38–147Drive 397.1 km
- Drive from Linz to Merano397.1 km
4h 48m€64–92Train via Innsbruck
- Take the train from Linz Hbf to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofRjx / ...
- Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano MeranRe
7h 6m€44–107
Linz to Merano by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Linz to Merano is to drive which costs €60 - €95 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Linz to Merano is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Linz to Merano. However, there are services departing from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop and arriving at Meran via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Linz to Merano. However, there are services departing from Linz Hbf and arriving at Merano Meran via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Linz and Merano is 468 km. The road distance is 397.1 km.
The best way to get from Linz to Merano without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €60 - €95.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Linz to Merano, including transfers.
Linz to Merano bus services, operated by Arda-Tur, depart from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop station.
Linz to Merano train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Linz Hbf station.
The best way to get from Linz to Merano is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €60 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €150 and takes 9h 20m.
What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?
Railjet operates a train from Linz Hbf to Bolzano Bozen once daily. Tickets cost €60–95 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linz Industriezeile Bus Stop to Meran via Munich Hackerbrücke and Munich central bus station in around 9h 20m.
Train from Linz Hbf to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- *
- €60–95
Train from Linz Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- *
- €45–70
- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- meinenachricht@westbahn.at
- Website
- westbahn.at
Train from Linz Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- https://westbahn.at/en/
Train from Linz Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €24–75
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Meran
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Munich central bus station to Meran
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Linz to Merano bus services, operated by Arda-Tur, arrive at Munich Hackerbrücke station.
Linz to Merano train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Merano is 397 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Linz to Merano.
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