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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Merano

Showing times and prices for Jul 12

Cheapest price

$31

Average price

$35

Fastest journey

3 h 59 m

Average duration

4 h 11 m

Trains per day

Distance

242 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Merano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bologna to Merano will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Bologna for Merano on Sat, Jul 12, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Jul 12 the direct trains cover the 242 km distance in an average of 4 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 59 m .

On Sat, Jul 12 the slowest trains will take 4 h 29 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.

04:03PM4h41

Bologna

08:44PMMerano

$311One-way

0 transfers

01:10PM3h59

Bologna

05:09PMMerano

$361One-way

0 transfers

06:10AM4h29

Bologna

10:39AMMerano

$361One-way

0 transfers

05:10PM4h29

Bologna

09:39PMMerano

$361One-way

0 transfers

03:10PM3h59

Bologna

07:09PMMerano

$361One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Bologna to Merano

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Merano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €18, and a bus costs an average of €18.

Distance: 150 miles (242 km)

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Bus
€29 Average price Cheapest	€29 Average price
4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bologna to Merano

Italy

Trains from Bologna to Merano run on average 20 times per day, taking around 3h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

150 miles (242 km)

Average train duration

3h 38m

Cheapest ticket price

$22 (€18)

Trains per day

Fastest train

2h 32m

First train

06:00

Last train

20:46

Price information

Train providers: Regionale, Frecciarossa and Frecciargento from Bologna to Merano trains

Regionale, Frecciarossa and Frecciargento trains will get you between Bologna and Merano from $26 (€21). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Regionale is the regional train service of national carrier Trenitalia connecting all of Italy. It is the most convinient way to travel to both big cities and the smallest villages all over the Italian country. The regional trains have different names depending on the region they serve, such as Treno Regionale Veloce (TRV) and Treno Regionale Lento (TRL). Treno Rock and Treno pop are the two new trains part of Trenitalia regionale fleet. Trenitalia Regionale offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets (economy and standard), return tickets, and season tickets. The most popular routes for Regionale are between Rome and Milan, Naples and Florence, and Turin and Venice.

Train information from Bologna to Merano with Regionale:

Average Duration: 3 h 59 min
Cheapest Price: $36

Step on board a Frecciarossa train and relax as you travel across Italy. Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa high-speed trains make about 200 connections across Italy per day and are renowned for their comfort, speed and reduced environmental impact. Frecciarossa reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh). When booking your Frecciarossa you can choose between four different classes: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive.

Train information from Bologna to Merano with Frecciarossa:

Average Duration: 3 h 23 min
Cheapest Price: $26

Frecciargento is a high-speed train service operated by Trenitalia, the national railway company of Italy. It runs on the most popular routes throughout the country, connecting major cities such as Rome, Milan, Florence, and Venice. Frecciargento trains offer a comfortable and convenient way to travel, with a range of ticket types available, including Economy, Standard, and Business. Frecciargento trains are fast and reliable, with journey times of up to four hours between Rome and Milan. They are a great way to explore Italy in style and comfort.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

FAQs: Trains from Bologna to Merano

FAQs: Travel by train from Bologna to Merano easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bologna to Merano.

Cheap train tickets from Bologna to Merano can start from as little as $22 (€18) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Bologna to Merano is $35 (€28); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Bologna to Merano is 2 h 32 min to travel the 150 mile (242 km) long journey, with around there are 14 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Bologna to Merano leaves at 6: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Bologna to Merano leaves at 8: 46 PM.

There are 14 trains a day from Bologna to Merano which require at least one change with Regionale or Frecciarossa. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Merano. Take the fast train with Frecciarossa from Bologna to Merano.

For the best Bologna to Merano train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Regionale or Frecciarossa. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between Bologna and Merano to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 8: 46 PM.

A trip to Merano from Bologna is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 32 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Bologna to Merano is July.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bologna and Merano including taking a bus or train.