- Must visit
Tiroler Landesmuseum Ferdinandeum
Leading regional museum with Tyrolean art, folk culture, and history collections spanning centuries in an elegant historic building.
Cheapest price
€13
Average price
€16
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 11 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
69 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Merano to Innsbruck is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Merano to Innsbruck will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.
Of the 12 buses that leave Merano for Innsbruck on Thu, Aug 20, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 20 the direct buses cover the 69 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Thu, Aug 20 the slowest buses will take 2 h 17 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Merano to Innsbruck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€18 Average price Cheapest | €28 Average price | €38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Merano to Innsbruck:
A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Merano to Innsbruck costing on average €28.
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 42m.
You'll arrive about 23m sooner (1h 54m by bus vs 2h 17m by car) and save roughly €20 compared to fuel and tolls (€18 vs €38). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:23AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:23AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:18AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:18AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:53AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:23AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:53PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:23PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h17 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €12 |
The table below shows live departures for Merano to Innsbruck buses for today, Wednesday, August 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 5:20 AM Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo) | 2h20 | 7:40 AM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:23 AM Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo) | 2h17 | 7:40 AM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 AM Lana, Via Bolzano / Via Feldgatter | 2h10 | 7:40 AM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 AM Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo) | 2h20 | 10:35 AM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:18 AM Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo) | 2h17 | 10:35 AM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:25 AM Lana, Via Bolzano / Via Feldgatter | 2h10 | 10:35 AM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 AM Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo) | 2h20 | 1:40 PM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:23 AM Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo) | 2h17 | 1:40 PM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Lana, Via Bolzano / Via Feldgatter | 2h10 | 1:40 PM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Merano to Innsbruck run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €14 but you can travel from only €13 by train.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 21:05. The fastest bus covers the 42 miles (69 km) distance in 2h 17m.
Distance 42 miles (69 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 2h 17m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 9:05 PM |
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Discover the best of Innsbruck — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Innsbruck trip today.
Leading regional museum with Tyrolean art, folk culture, and history collections spanning centuries in an elegant historic building.
Imperial hunting museum and arms collection inside Schloss Ambras, noted for Renaissance armor and courtly curiosities.
Museum beneath the Golden Roof presenting Emperor Maximilian I, court life, and Innsbruck’s medieval history in a compact setting.
Innsbruck’s medieval heart with arcaded streets, pastel facades, and easy access to major landmarks and local shops.
Elegant main shopping street linking the Old Town and Triumphal Arch, lively for strolling and city-center atmosphere.
High alpine viewpoint above the city, prized for dramatic Nordkette scenery and one of Innsbruck’s best panoramas.
Tyrolean dumplings made with bread and speck, served in broth or with salad. A mountain staple that reflects Alpine farmhouse cooking.
Pressed cheese dumplings from Tyrol, often topped with fried onions and served with salad or soup. A beloved rustic dish in Alpine inns.
Pan-fried potatoes with beef, pork, onion, and spices. This hearty skillet meal is one of Austria’s best-known comfort foods and common in Tyrol.
Fine dining restaurant with creative tasting menus, polished service, and panoramic mountain views above Innsbruck.
Historic traditional inn known for Tyrolean classics, wood-paneled rooms, and a refined but welcoming atmosphere in the Old Town.
Long-running local favorite serving Austrian and Tyrolean dishes in a cozy, traditional setting near the historic center.
Innsbruck is pricier than many Austrian cities. Hotels, ski-season dining, and lifts raise costs, though transit is efficient and budget eats still exist.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants add about 5-10%; round up for taxis and leave small change in cafes.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Merano to Innsbruck 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 Innsbruck, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Merano to Innsbruck buses use the Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo) to Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße station pair. Use this guide to compare Merano and Innsbruck 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.
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