What is the cheapest way to get from Merano to Lienz?

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Lienz is to train which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merano to Lienz?

The fastest way to get from Merano to Lienz is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Lienz?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Meran and arriving at Lienz Bahnhof A via Innsbruck Kaiserschützenplatz and Innsbruck Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Lienz?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Lienz In Osttirol via Fortezza/Franzensfes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Merano to Lienz?

The distance between Merano and Lienz is 187 km. The road distance is 177.6 km.

How do I travel from Merano to Lienz without a car?

The best way to get from Merano to Lienz without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €26 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Merano to Lienz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Lienz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Merano to Lienz train from?

Merano to Lienz train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Merano Meran station.

Train or bus from Merano to Lienz?

The best way to get from Merano to Lienz is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Merano to Lienz bus arrive?

Merano to Lienz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.

Where does the Merano to Lienz train arrive?

Merano to Lienz train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Fortezza/Franzensfes station.

Can I drive from Merano to Lienz?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Lienz is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Merano to Lienz.

Where can I stay near Lienz?

There are 601+ hotels available in Lienz.

Merano to Lienz - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Merano to Lienz by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Fortezza/FranzensfesRe
2. Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Lienz In Osttirol1839 / ...
4h 52m
€26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meran to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße095
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hbf to Lienz Bahnhof A960X
6h 25m
Drive 177.6 km
1. Drive from Merano to Lienz177.6 km
2h 19m
€29–41

Merano to Lienz by train

83Weekly Trains

4h 52mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 187 km
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Lienz, Tyrol, Austria?

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Lienz In Osttirol via Fortezza/Franzensfes in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meran to Lienz Bahnhof A via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, Innsbruck Kaiserschützenplatz, and Innsbruck Hbf in around 6h 25m.

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