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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Lofer is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Lofer is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Lofer?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Lofer. However, there are services departing from Meran and arriving at Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverband via Innsbruck Kaiserschützenplatz, Innsbruck Hbf, Kaprun Ortsmitte and Zell am See Postplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

How far is it from Merano to Lofer?

The distance between Merano and Lofer is 282 km. The road distance is 222.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Lofer without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs €55 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Merano to Lofer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Lofer bus from?

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

Train or bus from Merano to Lofer?

The best way to get from Merano to Lofer is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs €55 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 33m.

Where does the Merano to Lofer bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merano to Lofer?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Lofer is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Merano to Lofer.

Where can I stay near Lofer?

There are 3107+ hotels available in Lofer.

Merano to Lofer - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Merano to Lofer by train, bus, or car

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 Bolzano-Bozen to Wörgl Hbf89
2. Take the train from Woergl Hbf to St. Johann In TirolRe / ...
6h 52m
€58–87
Drive 222.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Merano to Lofer222.5 km
2h 58m
€37–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meran to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße095
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hbf to Kaprun Ortsmitte
7h 33m
Train via Innsbruck
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - BrennerRe
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to St. Johann In Tirol613 / ...
7h 1m
€50–101

Merano to Lofer by bus and train

29Weekly Services

6h 52mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 281.8 km
Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Terme Merano to Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverband via Bolzano - Stazione, Bolzano-Bozen, Woergl Hbf, St. Johann In Tirol, and St. Johann i. T. Bahnhof in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meran to Lofer Mittelschule/Tourismusverband via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, Innsbruck Kaiserschützenplatz, Innsbruck Hbf, Kaprun Ortsmitte, and Zell am See Postplatz in around 7h 33m.

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