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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Gera is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 14h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Gera is to drive which takes 6h 18m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Gera?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Gera station. However, there are services departing from Terme Merano and arriving at Gera central train station via Meran, Munich central bus station and Chemnitz central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Gera?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Gera. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Gera Hbf via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.

How far is it from Merano to Gera?

The distance between Merano and Gera is 770 km. The road distance is 600.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Gera without a car is to train via Nuremberg which takes 9h 56m and costs €130 - €1100.

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

It takes approximately 9h 56m to get from Merano to Gera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Gera bus from?

Merano to Gera bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meran station.

Where do I catch the Merano to Gera train from?

Merano to Gera train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Merano Meran station.

Train or bus from Merano to Gera?

The best way to get from Merano to Gera is to train via Nuremberg which takes 9h 56m and costs €130 - €1100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 14h 4m.

Where does the Merano to Gera bus arrive?

Merano to Gera bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Merano to Gera train arrive?

Merano to Gera train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Brennero - Brenner station.

Can I drive from Merano to Gera?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Gera is 600 km. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Merano to Gera.

How do I get a train ticket from Merano to Gera?

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Where can I stay near Gera?

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Merano to Gera - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, shuttle, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Merano to Gera by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, shuttle, or plane

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 Nuremberg
best
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Muenchen Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 29 / ...
4. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 29 / ...
5. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Re3 / ...
9h 56m
€131–1,042
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meran to Munich central bus stationbus 095
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Chemnitz central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Gera central train stationbus 082 / ...
14h 4m
€57–101
Drive 600.3 km
1. Drive from Merano to Geracar 600.3 km
6h 18m
€95–137
Train, shuttle to Munich International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
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 Dresden Airport (DRS)plane MUC - DRS
4. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
5. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain
10h 17m
€450–1,111
Train
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Muenchen Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Hof Hbftrain Re2
4. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Rb
12h 41m
€320–1,102
Train to Innsbruck Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitschtrain
2. Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane INN - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain
11h 16m
€520–1,141
Shuttle, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Flughafen Münchenshuttle
2. Take the train from Moosburg to Hof Hbftrain Re2
3. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Rb
11h 48m
€403–904

Merano to Gera by train

114Weekly Trains

9h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 769.8 km
Duration: 9h 56m

What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Gera, Germany?

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Gera Hbf via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Erfurt Hbf in around 9h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terme Merano to Gera central train station via Merano-Maia Bassa, Meran, Munich central bus station, and Chemnitz central bus station in around 14h 4m.

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