What is the cheapest way to get from Merano to Bad Ischl?

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Bad Ischl is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merano to Bad Ischl?

The fastest way to get from Merano to Bad Ischl is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Bad Ischl?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Bad Ischl. However, there are services departing from Meran and arriving at Bad Ischl Bahnhof via Bolzano South, Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R and Salzburg Mirabellplatz G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Bad Ischl?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Bad Ischl. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Bad Ischl via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Attnang-Puchheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Merano to Bad Ischl?

The distance between Merano and Bad Ischl is 404 km. The road distance is 326.7 km.

How do I travel from Merano to Bad Ischl without a car?

The best way to get from Merano to Bad Ischl without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 6m and costs €35 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Merano to Bad Ischl?

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Merano to Bad Ischl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Bad Ischl bus from?

Merano to Bad Ischl bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bolzano South station.

Where do I catch the Merano to Bad Ischl train from?

Merano to Bad Ischl train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Merano Meran station.

Train or bus from Merano to Bad Ischl?

The best way to get from Merano to Bad Ischl is to bus which takes 8h 16m and costs €40 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €130 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Merano to Bad Ischl bus arrive?

Merano to Bad Ischl bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Salzburg South station.

Where does the Merano to Bad Ischl train arrive?

Merano to Bad Ischl train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Brennero - Brenner station.

Can I drive from Merano to Bad Ischl?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Bad Ischl is 327 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Merano to Bad Ischl.

Where can I stay near Bad Ischl?

There are 1258+ hotels available in Bad Ischl.

Merano to Bad Ischl - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Merano to Bad Ischl 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - BrennerRe
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg HbfRjx / ...
3. Take the bus from Salzburg Hbf to Bad Ischl Bahnhof150
7h 6m
€38–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Salzburg South914
2. Take the bus from Salzburg Mirabellplatz G to Bad Ischl Bahnhof150
8h 16m
€44–71
Drive 326.7 km
1. Drive from Merano to Bad Ischl326.7 km
4h 11m
€54–77
Train, bus via Salzburg
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - BrennerRe
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg HauptbahnhofRjx
3. Take the bus from Salzburg Hbf to Bad Ischl Bahnhof150
7h 45m
€59–103
Train
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - BrennerRe
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Attnang-Puchheim973 / ...
3. Take the train from Attnang-Puchheim to Bad IschlRe
8h 5m
€50–127

Merano to Bad Ischl by train and bus

76Weekly Services

7h 6mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 404 km
Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Bad Ischl, Austria?

You can take a bus from Meran to Bad Ischl Bahnhof via Bolzano South, Salzburg South, Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R, Salzburg Mirabellplatz A, and Salzburg Mirabellplatz G in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Merano Meran to Bad Ischl via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Attnang-Puchheim in around 8h 5m.

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