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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Athens is to bus via Kumanovo which costs €110 - €160 and takes 37h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Athens is to shuttle and fly which takes 9h 4m and costs €190 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Athens. However, there are services departing from Terme Merano and arriving at Athens via Bolzano/Bozen and Lushnjë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h.

How far is it from Merano to Athens?

The distance between Merano and Athens is 1921 km. The road distance is 1967.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Athens without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 27h 37m and costs €190 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 10h 20m to get from Merano to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Athens bus from?

Merano to Athens bus services, operated by Mebelli Trans, depart from Bolzano/Bozen station.

Where does the Merano to Athens bus arrive?

Merano to Athens bus services, operated by Mebelli Trans, arrive at Lushnjë station.

What is the time difference between Merano and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Merano. It is currently 9:18 AM in Merano and 10:18 AM in Athens.

Can I drive from Merano to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Athens is 1968 km. It takes approximately 20h 27m to drive from Merano to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 13258+ hotels available in Athens.

Merano to Athens - 12 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Merano to Athens by shuttle, plane, train, ferry, bus, night train, car ferry, 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.

Shuttle to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Malpensa Airport - Milanshuttle
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane MXP - ATH
10h 20m
€193–419
Bus via Kumanovo
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolzano to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Athensbus
37h 9m
€117–158
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Bari Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to Igoumenitsaferry Asf
4. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
27h 37m
€192–381
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Budapest-Keletitrain Rjx
3. Take the bus from Budapest to Thessaloníkibus
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
31h 54m
€213–330
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bolzano/Bozen to Lushnjëbus
2. Take the bus from Lushnjë to Athensbus
32h
Shuttle to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BGY - ATH
9h 4m
€192–416
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BLQ - ATH
9h 6m
€160–384
Train, train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia Mestretrain
3. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane VCE - ATH
9h 10m
€142–364
Train, shuttle to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Chiusa Klausentrain
2. Take a shuttle bus from Chiusa to Flughafen Münchenshuttle
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane MUC - ATH
10h 43m
€206–389
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane ZRH - ATH
13h 37m
€140–297
Night train, line 2 ferry, car ferry, bus
1. Take the nighttrain from Bolzano Bozen to Venezia S. Lucianighttrain Nj
2. Take the ferry from Ferrovia "A" to Tronchetto "A"ferry 2 / ...
3. Take the carferry from Port of Venice to Port of Patrascarferry
4. Take the bus from Patras to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
46h 12m
€247–414
Drive 1,967.8 km
1. Drive from Merano to Athenscar 1,967.8 km
20h 27m
€365–527

Merano to Athens by train, bus, ferry, and foot

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27h 37mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Merano to Athens.

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Distance: 1,920.7 km
Duration: 10h 20m

What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Athens, Greece?

You can take a bus from Terme Merano to Athens via Bolzano - Stazione, Bolzano/Bozen, and Lushnjë in around 32h.

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