There are 8 ways to get from Vienna to Merano by train, bus, car, or plane
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- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bolzano BozenRjx
7h 55m€89–130Train via Innsbruck
cheapest- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofRjx
- Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano MeranRe
8h 23m€43–145Bus
- Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Innsbruck SüdbahnstraßeN1290 / ...
- Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Meran095
10h€49–91Drive 561 km
- Drive from Vienna to Merano561 km
6h 20m€92–133Fly to Innsbruck Airport, train
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)VIE - INN
- Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Meran
6h 50m€102–348Train via Innsbruck #2
- Take the train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofRjx
- Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano MeranRe
8h 23m€88–145Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)VIE - BGY
- Take the bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Merano
8h 19m€89–285Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)VIE - VCE
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bolzano-Bozen
8h 43m€92–260
Vienna to Merano by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Merano is to bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Vienna to Merano is to drive which takes 6h 20m and costs €90 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Merano. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Meran via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Merano. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Merano Meran via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
The distance between Vienna and Merano is 653 km. The road distance is 561 km.
The best way to get from Vienna to Merano without a car is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs €85 - €130.
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Vienna to Merano, including transfers.
Vienna to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.
Vienna to Merano train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.
The best way to get from Vienna to Merano is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs €85 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 10h.
What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?
Railjet operates a train from Wien Hbf to Bolzano Bozen once daily. Tickets cost €85–130 and the journey takes 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Meran via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße in around 10h.
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- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–170
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Innsbruck Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–270
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–170
Train from Wien Hbf to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Wien Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Meran
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–23
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €16–23
Train from Wien Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €24–90
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bolzano-Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €49–55
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Meran
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 0471 305604
- info@suedtirolbus.it
- Website
- clevertransfer.eu
Bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Merano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- https://clevertransfer.eu/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Vienna to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.
Vienna to Merano train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Merano is 561 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Vienna to Merano.
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