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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Linz is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Linz is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Linz?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Linz. However, there are services departing from Meran and arriving at Linz/Donau Musiktheater via Munich central bus station and Wels Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Linz?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Linz. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Linz Hbf via Brennero - Brenner and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Merano to Linz?

The distance between Merano and Linz is 471 km. The road distance is 405.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Linz without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs €40 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Merano to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Linz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Merano to Linz train from?

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

Train or bus from Merano to Linz?

The best way to get from Merano to Linz is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs €40 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Merano to Linz bus arrive?

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

Where does the Merano to Linz train arrive?

Merano to Linz train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Brennero - Brenner station.

Can I drive from Merano to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Linz is 406 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Merano to Linz.

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

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Merano to Linz - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Merano to Linz by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - BrennerRe
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Linz HbfRjx
6h 28m
€42–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meran to Munich central bus station095
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Wels951
10h 30m
€44–76
Drive 405.5 km
1. Drive from Merano to Linz405.5 km
4h 33m
€66–96
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brenner
2. Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)INN - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbf
7h 55m
€107–382
Train via Merano Meran
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - BrennerRe
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Linz HbfRjx
7h 7m
€63–112
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Linz HbfRjx
7h 11m
€64–100

Merano to Linz by train

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6h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 471.5 km
Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Linz Hbf via Brennero - Brenner and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meran to Linz/Donau Musiktheater via Munich central bus station, Wels, and Wels Hbf in around 10h 30m.

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