There are 2 ways to get from Merano to Villach by train or car
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Merano to Villach by train
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The cheapest way to get from Merano to Villach is to drive which costs €45 - €65 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Merano to Villach is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs €45 - €65.
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 6h 44m.
The distance between Merano and Villach is 291 km. The road distance is 278 km.
The best way to get from Merano to Villach without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs €40 - €80.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Merano to Villach, including transfers.
Merano to Villach train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Merano Meran station.
Merano to Villach train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Fortezza/Franzensfes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Villach is 278 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Merano to Villach.
There are 2212+ hotels available in Villach.
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 6h 44m.
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- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Merano Meran to Fortezza/Franzensfes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–15
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €10–15
Train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Lienz In Osttirol
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Lienz In Osttirol to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–22
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Lienz In Osttirol to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket?cref=oebb-header
Train from Lienz In Osttirol to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
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