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 - €120 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 28m 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 and Ostbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.

How far is it from Merano to Jena?

The distance between Merano and Jena is 722 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 18m and costs €80 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 9h 18m 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 S.p.A., 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 18m and costs €80 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €120 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 Trenitalia S.p.A., 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 28m to drive from Merano to Jena.

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

Book your Merano to Jena train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Merano to Jena bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Jena?

There are 497+ hotels available in Jena.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Merano to Jena by train, bus, car, plane, 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 Ost89
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf25 / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf29 / ...
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena WestRe3 / ...
9h 18m
€84–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Leipzig central train stationN95
2. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Jena bus stationN1389 / ...
13h 34m
€51–112
Drive 606.4 km
1. Drive from Merano to Jena606.4 km
6h 28m
€94–135
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brenner
2. Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)INN - LEJ
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradies
11h 12m
€322–635
Train
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - BrennerRe
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to München Ost89
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Jena Paradies17
11h 4m
€93–217
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merano to Flughafen München
2. Take the train from Muenchen Flughafen Terminal to Regensburg HbfRe
3. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Jena ParadiesIc
12h 36m
€152–224
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Merano to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Würzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Jena
7h 7m
€157–209

Merano to Jena by bus and train

47Weekly Services

9h 18mAverage Duration

€84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 722 km
Duration: 9h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Terme Merano to Jena West via Bolzano - Stazione, Bolzano-Bozen, Muenchen Ost, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Erfurt Hbf in around 9h 18m. 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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