There are 5 ways to get from Merano to Jena by train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)
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Train via Nuremberg
best- Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Hbftrain 89
- Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 25 / ...
- Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 29 / ...
- Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...
9h 6m€127–447Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bolzano South to Leipzig central train stationbus N95
- Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Jena bus stationbus N1389 / ...
14h 40m€53–88Drive 606.4 km
- Drive from Merano to Jenacar 606.4 km
6h 32m€94–136Train
- Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
- Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to München Hbftrain 89
- Take the train from München Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain 18
11h 17m€125–295Train #2
- Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
- Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Forchheim to Saalfeldtrain
- Take the train from Saalfeld(Saale) to Jena Saalbftrain Rb / ...
12h 19m€135–276
Merano to Jena by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merano to Jena is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 14h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Merano to Jena is to drive which takes 6h 32m and costs €90 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Jena station. However, there are services departing from Terme Merano and arriving at Jena bus station via Bolzano, Via Cesare Battisti, Bolzano South and Leipzig central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Merano to Jena. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Jena West via Bolzano-Bozen, München Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
The distance between Merano and Jena is 722 km. The road distance is 606.4 km.
The best way to get from Merano to Jena without a car is to train via Nuremberg which takes 9h 6m and costs €120 - €450.
It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Merano to Jena, including transfers.
Merano to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bolzano South station.
Merano to Jena train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Merano Meran station.
The best way to get from Merano to Jena is to train via Nuremberg which takes 9h 6m and costs €120 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 14h 40m.
What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Jena, Germany?
You can take a train from Merano Meran to Jena West via Bolzano-Bozen, München Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Erfurt Hbf in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terme Merano to Jena bus station via Bolzano - Via Longon, Bolzano, Via Cesare Battisti, Bolzano, Cimitero Nord, Bolzano South, and Leipzig central train station in around 14h 40m.
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–130
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena West
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–20
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Brennero - Brenner to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–90
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from München Hbf to Jena Paradies
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–180
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–160
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena West
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Forchheim to Saalfeld
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Saalfeld(Saale) to Jena Saalbf
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 37343 808037
- verein@pressnitztalbahn.de
- Website
- pressnitztalbahn.de
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena West
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €130–150
- Schedules at
- pressnitztalbahn.de
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brenner
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +49 30 21300130
- info@abellio-mitteldeutschland.de
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from Saalfeld(Saale) to Jena Saalbf
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- abellio.de
- Phone
- 0800 2235546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from Saalfeld(Saale) to Jena Saalbf
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Schedules at
- abellio.de
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bolzano South to Leipzig central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Leipzig central train station to Jena bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Merano to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leipzig central train station.
Merano to Jena train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Brennero - Brenner station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Jena is 606 km. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Merano to Jena.
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