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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Celje is to train which costs €65 - €100 and takes 12h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Celje is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Celje?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Celje. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Celje via Fortezza/Franzensfes, Lienz In Osttirol, Villach Hbf and Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

How far is it from Merano to Celje?

The distance between Merano and Celje is 778 km. The road distance is 430.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Celje without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 11h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 18m to get from Merano to Celje, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Celje train from?

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

Where does the Merano to Celje train arrive?

Merano to Celje train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Fortezza/Franzensfes station.

Can I drive from Merano to Celje?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Celje is 431 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Merano to Celje.

Where can I stay near Celje?

There are 359+ hotels available in Celje.

Merano to Celje - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, shuttle, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Merano to Celje by bus, shuttle, train, 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.

Bus, shuttle
best
1. Take the bus from Merano, Stazione to Trieste, Autostazionebus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Celjeshuttle
11h 18m
Drive 430.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Merano to Celjecar 430.6 km
5h 19m
€68–97
Train
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 train from Villach Hbf to Ljubljanatrain 19 / ...
5. Take the train from Ljubljana to Celjetrain Re / ...
12h 5m
€69–98

Merano to Celje by train

49Weekly Trains

12h 5mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 777.9 km
Duration: 11h 18m

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

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Celje via Fortezza/Franzensfes, Lienz In Osttirol, Villach Hbf, and Ljubljana in around 12h 5m.

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