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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Villach is to drive which costs €45 - €65 and takes 3h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Villach is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs €45 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Villach?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Villach. However, there are services departing from Merano, Stazione and arriving at Villach Hbf via Padua. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Villach?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Villach. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Villach Hbf via Fortezza/Franzensfes and Lienz In Osttirol. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

How far is it from Merano to Villach?

The distance between Merano and Villach is 291 km. The road distance is 277.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Villach without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs €50 - €100.

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

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

Where do I catch the Merano to Villach bus from?

Merano to Villach bus services, operated by Harea Travel, depart from Merano, Stazione station.

Where do I catch the Merano to Villach train from?

Merano to Villach train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Merano Meran station.

Train or bus from Merano to Villach?

The best way to get from Merano to Villach is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs €50 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 44m.

Where does the Merano to Villach bus arrive?

Merano to Villach bus services, operated by Harea Travel, arrive at Padova Autostazione station.

Where does the Merano to Villach train arrive?

Merano to Villach train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Fortezza/Franzensfes station.

Can I drive from Merano to Villach?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Villach is 278 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Merano to Villach.

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

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Where can I stay near Villach?

There are 808+ hotels available in Villach.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Merano to Villach by train (Trenitalia), 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 Merano Meran to Fortezza/Franzensfestrain Re
2. Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
3. Take the train from Lienz In Osttirol to Villach Hbftrain
7h 7m
€51–96
Drive 277.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Merano to Villachcar 277.9 km
3h 44m
€45–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Merano, Stazione to Padova Autostazionebus
2. Take the bus from Padua to Villach Hbfbus N456 / ...
8h 44m
Train via Rio di Pusteria
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Fortezza/Franzensfestrain Re
2. Take the train from Fortezza to Lienztrain 400
3. Take the train from Lienz In Osttirol to Villach Hbftrain
7h 28m
€70–111

Merano to Villach by train

98Weekly Trains

7h 7mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Merano to Villach.

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Distance: 290.7 km
Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Villach Hbf via Fortezza/Franzensfes and Lienz In Osttirol in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merano, Stazione to Villach Hbf via Padova Autostazione and Padua in around 8h 44m.

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