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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Bovec is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 4h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Bovec is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Bovec?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Bovec. However, there are services departing from Merano, Stazione and arriving at Bovec via Padua, Venezia Mestre and Šempeter pri Gorici Biotehniška šola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.

How far is it from Merano to Bovec?

The distance between Merano and Bovec is 350 km. The road distance is 283.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Bovec without a car is to bus which takes 10h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Merano to Bovec, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Bovec bus from?

Merano to Bovec bus services, operated by Harea Travel, depart from Merano, Stazione station.

Train or bus from Merano to Bovec?

The best way to get from Merano to Bovec is to train which takes 8h 59m and costs €60 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 27m.

Where does the Merano to Bovec bus arrive?

Merano to Bovec bus services, operated by Harea Travel, arrive at Padova Autostazione station.

Can I drive from Merano to Bovec?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Bovec is 284 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Merano to Bovec.

Where can I stay near Bovec?

There are 1234+ hotels available in Bovec.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Merano to Bovec 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
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Fortezza/Franzensfestrain Re
2. Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
3. Take the train from Lienz In Osttirol to Villach Hbftrain
8h 59m
€63–121
Drive 283.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Merano to Boveccar 283.6 km
4h 22m
€44–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from Merano, Stazione to Padova Autostazionebus
2. Take the bus from Venezia Mestre to Šempeter pri Goricibus
3. Take the bus from Šempeter pri Gorici Biotehniška šola to Bovecbus
10h 27m
Train, bus via Venice
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Airporttrain Re
4. Take the bus from Avtobusna postaja Nova Gorica to Bovec Šbus
10h 9m
€142–357
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Fortezza/Franzensfestrain Re
2. Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
3. Take the train from Lienz In Osttirol to Villach Hbftrain
4. Take the bus from Jesenice ŽP to Bovecbus
12h 21m
€66–311
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Venezia Mestretrain 89
2. Take the bus from Stazione Mestre to Bled, Glavna Avtobusna Postajaliscebus
3. Take the bus from Bled to Bovecbus
12h 46m
€205–911

Merano to Bovec by train and bus

9Weekly Services

12h 21mAverage Duration

€66Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 350.4 km
Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Bovec, Slovenia?

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Bovec via Fortezza/Franzensfes, Lienz In Osttirol, Villach Hbf, and Tarvisio Boscoverde in around 8h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merano, Stazione to Bovec via Padova Autostazione, Padua, Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO), Venezia Mestre, Sempeter Pri Gorici, and Šempeter pri Gorici Biotehniška šola in around 10h 27m.

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