What is the cheapest way to get from Merano to Lake Bled?

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Lake Bled is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 11h.

What is the fastest way to get from Merano to Lake Bled?

The fastest way to get from Merano to Lake Bled is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Lake Bled?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Lake Bled station. However, there are services departing from Meran and arriving at Bled bus station via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

How far is it from Merano to Lake Bled?

The distance between Merano and Lake Bled is 344 km. The road distance is 325.8 km.

How do I travel from Merano to Lake Bled without a car?

The best way to get from Merano to Lake Bled without a car is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs €55 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Merano to Lake Bled?

It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from Merano to Lake Bled, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Lake Bled bus from?

Merano to Lake Bled bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meran station.

Train or bus from Merano to Lake Bled?

The best way to get from Merano to Lake Bled is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs €55 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 11h.

Where does the Merano to Lake Bled bus arrive?

Merano to Lake Bled bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Can I drive from Merano to Lake Bled?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Lake Bled is 326 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Merano to Lake Bled.

How do I get a bus ticket from Merano to Lake Bled?

Book your Merano to Lake Bled bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lake Bled?

There are 1768+ hotels available in Lake Bled.

Merano to Lake Bled - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 4 ways to get from Merano to Lake Bled by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Fortezza/Franzensfestrain Re
2. Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
3. Take the train from Lienz In Osttirol to Villach Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Lesce Bledtrain 19 / ...
9h 20m
€55–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meran to Munich central bus stationbus 095
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Bled bus stationbus 943 / ...
11h
€42–72
Drive 325.8 km
1. Drive from Merano to Bledcar 325.8 km
4h 13m
€52–75
Train, shuttle
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Venezia Mestretrain 89
2. Take a shuttle bus from Stazione Mestre to Bled, Glavna Avtobusna Postajalisceshuttle
8h 46m
€84–404

Merano to Lake Bled by train and bus

53Weekly Services

9h 20mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Merano to Lake Bled.

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Distance: 344.2 km
Duration: 9h 20m

What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Lake Bled, Slovenia?

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Unior via Fortezza/Franzensfes, Lienz In Osttirol, Villach Hbf, Lesce Bled, and Lesce ŽP in around 9h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meran to Bled bus station via Munich central bus station in around 11h.

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