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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Sicily is to train and bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 28h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Sicily is to bus and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs €80 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Sicily?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Meran and arriving at Piazza Boiardo via Bolzano South, Bologna Centrale and Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 39m.

How far is it from Merano to Sicily?

The distance between Merano and Sicily is 1146 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Sicily without a car is to train which takes 18h 17m and costs €120 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Merano to Sicily, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Sicily bus from?

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

Train or bus from Merano to Sicily?

The best way to get from Merano to Sicily is to train which takes 18h 17m and costs €120 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €170 and takes 25h 39m.

Where does the Merano to Sicily bus arrive?

Merano to Sicily bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Where can I stay near Sicily?

There are 262+ hotels available in Sicily.

Merano to Sicily - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Merano to Sicily by bus, plane, train (Trenitalia), car, car ferry, or train

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

Bus to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Merano to Verona - Aeroporto
2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)VRN - CTA
5h 6m
€80–271
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Bologna Centrale486 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to PalermoN597
25h 39m
€59–162
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to PaolaFr
2. Take the train from Paola to Palermo CentraleIc
18h 17m
€120–249
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Merano to Port of Genoa
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermo
25h 11m
€134–239
Bus to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the bus from Merano to Verona - Aeroporto
2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)VRN - PMO
5h 34m
€92–333
Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Take the bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airport
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)BGY - CTA
6h 46m
€118–311
Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airport
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Palermo Airport (PMO)BGY - PMO
7h 14m
€110–323
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Venezia Mestre
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)VCE - CTA
8h 2m
€90–249
Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Trapani Airport
1. Take the bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airport
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Trapani Airport (TPS)BGY - TPS
7h 44m
€110–350
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Venezia Mestre
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Palermo Airport (PMO)VCE - PMO
8h 30m
€107–271
Train via Rome
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Roma TerminiFr
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo CentraleIc
20h 2m
€75–249
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Brescia
2. Take the train from Brescia to ParmaR8
3. Take the bus from Parma Via Villa Sant'Angelo to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello
28h 1m
€69–101

Merano to Sicily by bus and train (Trenitalia)

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18h 17mAverage Duration

€120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,145.9 km
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Terme Merano to Palermo Notarbartolo via Bolzano - Stazione, Bolzano Bozen, Paola, and Palermo Centrale in around 18h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meran to Piazza Boiardo via Bolzano South, Bologna Centrale, Palermo, and Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna in around 25h 39m.

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