There are 8 ways to get from Merano to Bratislava by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Vienna
best- Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
- Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalkatrain Re / ...
9h 33m€103–173Train
cheapest- Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
- Take the train from Innsbruck Hbf to Bratislava-Petržalkatrain rjx 167
9h 38m€48–88Bus
- Take the bus from Meran to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus 095
- Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus FlixBus N882
12h 14m€59–90Drive 632.4 km
- Drive from Merano to Bratislavacar 632.4 km
6h 57m€114–165Train to Innsbruck Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Merano Meran to Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitschtrain
- Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane INN - VIE
- Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava centrebus
6h 12m€175–440Train #2
- Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
- Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalkatrain Re / ...
10h 10m€97–155Shuttle to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airport
- Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BGY - VIE
- Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava centrebus
7h 56m€176–431Shuttle to Munich International Airport, fly, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Flughafen München
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane MUC - VIE
- Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava centrebus
8h 57m€246–488
Merano to Bratislava by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merano to Bratislava is to train which costs €45 - €90 and takes 9h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Merano to Bratislava is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 12m and costs €170 - €440.
No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Bratislava. However, there are services departing from Terme Merano and arriving at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy via Meran and Innsbruck Südbahnstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Merano to Bratislava. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Bratislava-Petrzalka via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
The distance between Merano and Bratislava is 731 km. The road distance is 632.4 km.
The best way to get from Merano to Bratislava without a car is to train via Vienna which takes 9h 33m and costs €100 - €180.
It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Merano to Bratislava, including transfers.
Merano to Bratislava bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meran station.
Merano to Bratislava train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Merano Meran station.
The best way to get from Merano to Bratislava is to train via Vienna which takes 9h 33m and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 12h 14m.
What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Bratislava, Slovakia?
You can take a train from Merano Meran to Bratislava-Petrzalka via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Wien Hbf in around 9h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terme Merano to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy via Merano-Maia Bassa, Meran, and Innsbruck Südbahnstraße in around 12h 14m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Il Caravaggio International Airport to Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–220
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Innsbruck Airport to Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–290
Flights from Munich International Airport to Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–270
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brenner
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Merano Meran to Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brenner
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brenner
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Wien Hbf
- *
- €70–110
Train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalka
- *
- €16–25
Train from Brennero - Brenner to Wien Hbf
- *
- €70–110
Train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalka
- *
- €16–25
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalka
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava-Petrzalka
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Innsbruck Hbf to Bratislava-Petržalka
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Meran to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava centre
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava centre
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava centre
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +421 2 55 422 734
- info@slovaklines.sk
- Website
- Slovak Lines
Bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava centre
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Slovak Lines
Bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava centre
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Slovak Lines
Bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava centre
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Slovak Lines
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.com
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava centre
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava centre
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava centre
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +39 0471 305604
- info@suedtirolbus.it
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
Shuttle from Merano to Orio al Serio Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €130–190
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
Shuttle from Merano to Flughafen München
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €140–200
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Merano to Bratislava bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.
Merano to Bratislava train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Brennero - Brenner station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Bratislava is 632 km. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Merano to Bratislava.
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