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

The cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Merano is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salzburg to Merano is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Salzburg and Merano?

No, there is no direct bus from Salzburg to Merano. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Rathaus and arriving at Meran via Salzburg South and Innsbruck Südbahnstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Salzburg and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Merano. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Hbf and arriving at Merano Meran via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Salzburg to Merano?

The distance between Salzburg and Merano is 348 km. The road distance is 265.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Salzburg to Merano without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs €35 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Salzburg to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Merano bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Merano train from?

Salzburg to Merano train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Salzburg to Merano?

The best way to get from Salzburg to Merano is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs €35 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Salzburg to Merano bus arrive?

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

Where does the Salzburg to Merano train arrive?

Salzburg to Merano train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Salzburg to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Salzburg to Merano is 266 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Salzburg to Merano.

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

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Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2538+ hotels available in Merano.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Salzburg to Merano 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 Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofRjx / ...
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano MeranRe
5h 55m
€38–95
Train via Wörgl
cheapest
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Woergl HbfRjx / ...
2. Take the train from Wörgl Hbf to Bolzano-Bozen89
6h 6m
€34–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salzburg South to Innsbruck SüdbahnstraßeN1290
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Meran095
7h 14m
€39–83
Drive 265.8 km
1. Drive from Salzburg to Merano265.8 km
3h 39m
€43–62

Salzburg to Merano by train

78Weekly Trains

5h 55mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Salzburg to Merano.

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Distance: 347.7 km
Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Merano Meran via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salzburg Rathaus to Meran via Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R, Salzburg South, and Innsbruck Südbahnstraße in around 7h 14m.

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