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 €45 - €85 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 West via Bolzano-Bozen, München Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

How far is it from Merano to Jena?

The distance between Merano and Jena is 723 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 12m and costs €80 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 9h 12m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bolzano-Bozen 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 12m and costs €80 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 13h 34m.

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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Merano to Jena?

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Where can I stay near Jena?

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Merano to Jena - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 8 ways to get from Merano to Jena by train, bus, car, plane, train (Trenitalia), 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 via Nuremberg
best
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to München Hbftrain 89
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 29 / ...
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...
9h 12m
€82–228
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
€46–82
Drive 606.4 km
1. Drive from Merano to Jenacar 606.4 km
6h 31m
€93–134
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 Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
10h 31m
€228–771
Train
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to München Hbftrain 89
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain 18
11h 17m
€90–234
Train #2
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Forchheim to Saalfeldtrain
4. Take the train from Saalfeld(Saale) to Jena Saalbftrain Rb / ...
12h 18m
€112–204
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Merano to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Würzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Jenacar
7h 10m
€157–209
Fly Bolzano Dolomiti Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BZO - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain
8h 53m
€270–596

Merano to Jena by train

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9h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 722.7 km
Duration: 9h 12m

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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meran to Jena bus station via Bolzano South and Leipzig central train station in around 13h 34m.

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