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

The cheapest way to get from Melk to Merano is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melk to Merano is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Melk and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Melk to Merano. However, there are services departing from Melk and arriving at Merano Meran via St.Poelten Hbf, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

How far is it from Melk to Merano?

The distance between Melk and Merano is 617 km. The road distance is 475 km.

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

The best way to get from Melk to Merano without a car is to train via Innsbruck which takes 8h 32m and costs €45 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Melk to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melk to Merano train from?

Melk to Merano train services, operated by Railjet, depart from St.Poelten Hbf station.

Train or bus from Melk to Merano?

The best way to get from Melk to Merano is to train via Innsbruck which takes 8h 32m and costs €45 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 23m.

Where does the Melk to Merano train arrive?

Melk to Merano train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Melk to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Melk to Merano is 475 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Melk to Merano.

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

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Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2530+ hotels available in Merano.

Melk to Merano - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Melk to Merano by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Innsbruck
best
1. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofRjx
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano MeranRe
8h 32m
€48–144
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sankt Pölten to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße1921
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Meran095
10h 23m
€51–81
Drive 475 km
1. Drive from Melk to Merano475 km
5h 27m
€78–112
Train, fly
1. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Flughafen Wien
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)VIE - INN
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Meran
8h 5m
€121–379
Train
1. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Bolzano BozenRjx
8h 42m
€83–131
Train via Amstetten
1. Take the train from Amstetten Noe to Jenbach974 / ...
2. Take the train from Jenbach to Brennero - Brenner89
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano MeranRe
9h 49m
€96–202

Melk to Merano by train

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8h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 617 km
Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Melk, Lower Austria and Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?

You can take a train from Melk to Merano Meran via St.Poelten Hbf, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 8h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Melk to Meran via St.Poelten Hbf, St. Pölten Hauptbahnhof, St. Pölten Einkaufszentrum Süd, Sankt Pölten, and Innsbruck Südbahnstraße in around 10h 23m.

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