There are 3 ways to get from Scharnitz to Merano 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.
Line 5401 train, train
best- Take the train from Scharnitz to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain 5401 / ...
- Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
4h 15m€28–50Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Meranbus 095
5h 5m€21–32Drive 139.3 km
- Drive from Scharnitz to Meranocar 139.3 km
1h 53m€24–34
Scharnitz to Merano by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Scharnitz to Merano is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Scharnitz to Merano is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Scharnitz to Merano. However, there are services departing from Bahnhof, Scharnitz and arriving at Terme Merano via Innsbruck Luis-Zuegg-Straße, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße and Merano-Maia Bassa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Scharnitz to Merano. However, there are services departing from Scharnitz and arriving at Merano Meran via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Scharnitz and Merano is 189 km. The road distance is 139.3 km.
The best way to get from Scharnitz to Merano without a car is to line 5401 train and train which takes 4h 15m and costs €28 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Scharnitz to Merano, including transfers.
Scharnitz to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.
Scharnitz to Merano train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Scharnitz station.
The best way to get from Scharnitz to Merano is to line 5401 train and train which takes 4h 15m and costs €28 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Scharnitz, Austria and Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?
You can take a train from Scharnitz to Merano Meran via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Meran 3 times a day. Tickets cost €12–20 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Scharnitz to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Meran
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Scharnitz to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meran station.
Scharnitz to Merano train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scharnitz to Merano is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Scharnitz to Merano.
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