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Pergamonmuseum
World-famous museum of ancient Greek and Roman art, celebrated for the Pergamon Altar and monumental archaeological treasures.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$54
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$73
Fastest journey on Sep 19
14 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
14 h 55 m
Buses on Sep 19
42
Distance
671 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Merano to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Merano to Berlin will cost around $73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
It's difficult to get from Merano to Berlin without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Merano to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $124 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $124, while a train costs an average of $186.
Distance: 416 miles (671 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$124 Average price Cheapest | $186 Average price | $204 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 20m Average total duration 13h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 52m Average total duration Fastest 9h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Merano to Berlin:
A bus is $61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Merano to Berlin costing on average $186.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 50m.
Tickets start at around $124 compared to roughly $204 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $79. The journey takes 13h 50m versus 9h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:23AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 15h22 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:23AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 15h22 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:23AM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 17h12 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $153 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:18AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 14h57 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:18AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 13h57 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 19h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:53AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 19h12 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:23AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 18h27 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 26h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 10:29AM | Duration 18h39 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:53PM | Arrival Time 10:29AM | Duration 18h36 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Sudtirol Alto Adige | Departure Time 07:08PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 13h52 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
The table below shows live departures for Merano to Berlin buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:20 AM Merano | 19h15 | 5:35 AM Berlin | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:10 PM Merano | 26h25 | 4:35 PM Berlin | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 AM Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo) | 15h25 | 8:45 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 AM Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo) | 17h05 | 10:25 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 AM Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo) | 16h15 | 9:35 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:23 AM Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo) | 15h22 | 8:45 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:23 AM Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo) | 16h12 | 9:35 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:23 AM Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo) | 17h02 | 10:25 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 AM Lana, Via Bolzano / Via Feldgatter | 16h55 | 10:25 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 AM Lana, Via Bolzano / Via Feldgatter | 16h05 | 9:35 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 AM Lana, Via Bolzano / Via Feldgatter | 15h15 | 8:45 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 AM Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo) | 15h00 | 11:15 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 AM Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo) | 18h05 | 2:20 AM Berlin, Puschkinallee (S-Treptower Park) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 AM Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo) | 17h10 | 1:25 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:18 AM Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo) | 14h57 | 11:15 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:18 AM Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo) | 18h02 | 2:20 AM Berlin, Puschkinallee (S-Treptower Park) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:18 AM Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo) | 17h07 | 1:25 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Lana, Via Bolzano / Via Feldgatter | 17h00 | 1:25 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Lana, Via Bolzano / Via Feldgatter | 17h55 | 2:20 AM Berlin, Puschkinallee (S-Treptower Park) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Lana, Via Bolzano / Via Feldgatter | 14h50 | 11:15 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 AM Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo) | 19h15 | 5:05 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:53 AM Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo) | 19h12 | 5:05 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Lana, Via Bolzano / Via Feldgatter | 19h05 | 5:05 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Merano to Berlin run on average 24 times per day, taking around 13h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $44 but you can travel from only $23 by train.
The earliest bus runs at 03:00, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 416 miles (671 km) distance in 12h 10m.
Distance 416 miles (671 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 |
Buses per day 24 |
Fastest bus 12h 10m |
First bus 3:00 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Berlin — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Berlin trip today.
World-famous museum of ancient Greek and Roman art, celebrated for the Pergamon Altar and monumental archaeological treasures.
Renowned collection of 19th-century European painting, including Caspar David Friedrich, in a grand museum on Kulturforum.
One of Europe’s leading contemporary art museums, known for major 20th-century works and a Mies van der Rohe building.
UNESCO-listed museum district with monumental architecture, top collections, and scenic riverfront walks in central Berlin.
Berlin’s largest inner-city park, ideal for walks, cycling, lakeside breaks, and major landmarks like the Victory Column.
Historic boulevard lined with grand buildings, museums, and universities, perfect for architecture lovers and central walks.
Curried ketchup over sliced pork sausage, usually with fries. A postwar Berlin street food icon found at snack stands across the city.
A Berlin minced pork patty seasoned with marjoram and caraway, traditionally served in a bread roll with mustard from market stalls.
Berlin-style pickled herring, often served with onions and potatoes. It reflects the city's long tradition of simple northern fish dishes.
Three-Michelin-star fine dining by Marco Müller, focused on highly refined German cuisine with seasonal local ingredients and elegant service.
Historic traditional restaurant serving Berlin and Bavarian dishes in a lively beer hall setting near Alexanderplatz.
Classic Berlin tavern known for Eisbein, schnitzel, and regional beer. Wood-paneled rooms give it an old-school local atmosphere.
Moderate for Europe: hostels and budget eats are reasonable, but hotels in central areas can be pricey. Transit is good value for visitors.
Round up or tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Round up in cafes and taxis; tip is appreciated but not mandatory.
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Berlin Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) -> Alexanderplatz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Merano to Berlin by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Berlin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Merano to Berlin buses use the Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo) to Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) station pair, with some services arriving at Berlin, Alexanderplatz. Use this guide to compare Merano and Berlin bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Merano, Via Piave / Via Schiller (Terme) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Merano, Via Piave / Via Schiller (Terme). ATMs are available at Merano, Via Piave / Via Schiller (Terme).
Ticket office support is available at Merano, Via Piave / Via Schiller (Terme).
Available at Merano, Via Piave / Via Schiller (Terme): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Merano, Via Piave / Via Schiller (Terme): Station is accessible for wheelchairs.
Berlin, Alexanderplatz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple restaurants around the area.
Available in nearby cafes. ATMs are several ATMs in close proximity.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin, Alexanderplatz.
Available at Berlin, Alexanderplatz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin, Alexanderplatz: Accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) is 9 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Berlin (in the station), Schnitzel Express (0.5 km), Currywurst Haus (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
Available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB): Elevators, ramps.
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz.
Available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz: Elevators, ramps.
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