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 €55 - €100 and takes 14h 40m.

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 32m and costs €95 - €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 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.

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 West via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

How far is it from Merano to Jena?

The distance between Merano and Jena is 725 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 via Nuremberg which takes 9h 17m and costs €120 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 9h 17m 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 train via Nuremberg which takes 9h 17m and costs €120 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 14h 40m.

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 32m to drive from Merano to Jena.

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

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

There are 7 ways to get from Merano to Jena by train (Trenitalia), shuttle, bus, train, car, 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 Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...
9h 17m
€123–672
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 / ...
14h 40m
€58–96
Shuttle, bus, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Flughafen Münchenshuttle
2. Take the bus from Flughafen München to Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhof Westbus
3. Take the train from Ingolstadt Nord to Nürnberg Hbftrain Re1
4. Take the train from Forchheim to Saalfeldtrain
5. Take the train from Saalfeld(Saale) to Jena Saalbftrain Rb / ...
12h 52m
Drive 606.4 km
1. Drive from Merano to Jenacar 606.4 km
6h 32m
€97–139
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 Jena Paradiestrain
10h 33m
€277–620
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 Jena Paradiestrain 18
11h 34m
€125–432
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 Jena Paradiestrain
11h 32m
€347–661

Merano to Jena by train

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9h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 725 km
Duration: 9h 17m

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 Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Erfurt Hbf in around 9h 17m. 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.

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