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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Piran is to bus via Verona which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Piran is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs €50 - €80.

How far is it from Merano to Piran?

The distance between Merano and Piran is 469 km. The road distance is 353.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Piran without a car is to train and line 2 ferry and car ferry via Terme Merano which takes 9h 6m and costs €135 - €141.

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Merano to Piran, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Piran bus from?

Merano to Piran bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bolzano South station.

Train or bus from Merano to Piran?

The best way to get from Merano to Piran is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus via Verona, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 55m.

Where does the Merano to Piran bus arrive?

Merano to Piran bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Verona station.

Can I drive from Merano to Piran?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Piran is 354 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Merano to Piran.

Where can I stay near Piran?

There are 5771+ hotels available in Piran.

Merano to Piran - 6 ways to travel via train, line 2 ferry, car ferry, and bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Merano and Piran?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Piran. However, there are services departing from Meran and arriving at Piran via Bolzano South, Verona, Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) and Portorož. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

There are 6 ways to get from Merano to Piran by train (Trenitalia), train, ferry, car ferry, 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 Verona Porta Nuovatrain 89
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Trieste Centraletrain Fr
7h 48m
€49–110
Bus via Verona
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Veronabus 486 / ...
2. Take the bus from Verona to Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)bus 401 / ...
3. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Portorožbus 419
10h 55m
€41–74
Train, line 2 ferry, car ferry via Terme Merano
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Venezia Santa Lucia Stationtrain 89
2. Take the ferry from Ferrovia "A" to Tronchetto "A"ferry 2 / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Venice to Pirancarferry
9h 6m
€136–140
Drive 353.8 km
1. Drive from Merano to Pirancar 353.8 km
5h 5m
€54–78
Train, line 2 ferry, car ferry
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Venezia Santa Lucia Stationtrain 89
2. Take the ferry from Ferrovia "A" to Tronchetto "A"ferry 2 / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Venice Troncetto ferry to Pirancarferry
8h 50m
€137–163
Bus
1. Take the bus from Merano, Stazione to Trieste, Autostazionebus
11h 18m

Merano to Piran by bus, train, ferry, and car ferry

1Weekly Services

9h 6mAverage Duration

€136Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 468.9 km
Duration: 7h 48m

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

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Piran via Bolzano-Bozen, Verona Porta Nuova, and Trieste Centrale in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meran to Piran via Bolzano South, Verona, Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO), and Portorož in around 10h 55m.

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