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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Jena is to bus which costs €50 - €100 and takes 13h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Jena is to drive which takes 6h 31m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Jena?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Jena station. However, there are services departing from Meran and arriving at Jena bus station via Bolzano South and Leipzig central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Jena?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Jena. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Jena Paradies via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

How far is it from Merano to Jena?

The distance between Merano and Jena is 857 km. The road distance is 606.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Jena without a car is to train and night train which takes 9h 23m and costs €130 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 9h 23m to get from Merano to Jena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Jena bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Merano to Jena train from?

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

Train or bus from Merano to Jena?

The best way to get from Merano to Jena is to bus which takes 13h 34m and costs €50 - €100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €250 - €650 and takes 10h 58m.

Where does the Merano to Jena bus arrive?

Merano to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leipzig central train station.

Where does the Merano to Jena train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merano to Jena?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Jena is 606 km. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Merano to Jena.

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

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Where can I stay near Jena?

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Merano to Jena - 6 ways to travel via train, night train, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Merano to Jena by train, night train, bus, car, train (Trenitalia), shuttle, or car 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, night train
best
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the night train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Halle(Saale)Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain Rb
9h 23m
€134–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Leipzig central train stationbus N95
2. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Jena bus stationbus N1389 / ...
13h 34m
€53–100
Drive 606.4 km
1. Drive from Merano to Jenacar 606.4 km
6h 31m
€94–136
Train
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Rb
10h 58m
€253–614
Shuttle, bus, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Flughafen Münchenshuttle
2. Take the bus from Munich International Airport to Hof central train stationbus
3. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Rb
4. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Jena Westtrain Rb / ...
13h 34m
€542–1,159
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Merano to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to Würzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Jenacar
8h 4m
€169–229

Merano to Jena by bus

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13h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 856.9 km
Duration: 9h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Meran to Jena bus station via Bolzano South and Leipzig central train station in around 13h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Merano Meran to Jena West via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Erfurt Hbf in around 10h 58m.

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