There are 4 ways to get from Lofer to Merano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or 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
best- Take the train from St. Johann In Tirol to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain 614 / ...
- Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
7h 1m€49–92Drive 223.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Lofer to Meranocar 223.2 km
3h€37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverband to Salzburg Makartplatzbus 260
- Take the bus from Salzburg South to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus
- Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Meranbus 095
9h 2m€38–61Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverband to Salzburg Hauptbahnhofbus 260
- Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozentrain Nj
8h 27m€37–110
Lofer to Merano by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lofer to Merano is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Lofer to Merano is to drive which takes 3h and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Lofer to Merano. However, there are services departing from Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverband and arriving at Terme Merano via Salzburg Makartplatz, Salzburg South, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße and Merano-Maia Bassa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Lofer to Merano. However, there are services departing from St. Johann In Tirol and arriving at Merano Meran via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Lofer and Merano is 284 km. The road distance is 223.2 km.
The best way to get from Lofer to Merano without a car is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs €45 - €95.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Lofer to Merano, including transfers.
Lofer to Merano bus services, operated by Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh, depart from Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverband station.
Lofer to Merano train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from St. Johann In Tirol station.
The best way to get from Lofer to Merano is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs €45 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 2m.
What companies run services between Lofer, Salzburg, Austria and Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?
You can take a bus from Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverband to Merano Meran via St. Johann i. T. Bahnhof, St. Johann In Tirol, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverband to Terme Merano via Salzburg Makartplatz, Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R, Salzburg South, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, Meran, and Merano-Maia Bassa in around 9h 2m.
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from St. Johann In Tirol to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
Train from St. Johann In Tirol to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Meran
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- Nightjet
Train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–94
- Website
- Nightjet
- Sleeper Carriage
- €90–94
- Couchette Carriage
- €55–70
- Seating Carriage
- €25–31
- Phone
- 0662 632900
- office@salzburg-verkehr.at
- Website
- Salzburg Verkehr
Bus from Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverband to Salzburg Makartplatz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- Salzburg Verkehr
Bus from Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverband to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Salzburg Verkehr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Salzburg South to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Meran
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Lofer to Merano bus services, operated by Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh, arrive at Salzburg Makartplatz station.
Lofer to Merano train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lofer to Merano is 223 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Lofer to Merano.
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