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Compare train and bus for Innsbruck to Merano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Innsbruck to Merano 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 59m. 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 $16.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$39 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Innsbruck to Merano:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Merano costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Merano take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 41m.
Travel optionsfrom Innsbruck to Merano
How to get from Innsbruck to Merano by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Innsbruck to Merano is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:45 PM2h17Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße10:02 PMMarling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo)$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:45 PM2h17Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße10:02 PMMarling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo)$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus5:15 PM2h10Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße7:25 PMLana, Via Bolzano / Via Feldgatter$241One-way0 transfers
Other options
RJ 83 · R 1712311:30 AM2h45Innsbruck Hbf2:15 PMMerano/Meran$341One-way1 transfer
RJ 85 · R 224351:30 PM2h45Innsbruck Hbf4:15 PMMerano/Meran$341One-way1 transfer
RJ 81 · R 171219:24 AM2h51Innsbruck Hbf12:15 PMMerano/Meran$341One-way1 transfer
FlixBus11:15 AM2h17Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße1:32 PMMarling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo)$211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:15 PM2h17Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße7:32 PMMarling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo)$211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:15 PM2h17Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße5:32 PMMarling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo)$211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Innsbruck to Merano:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Merano costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Merano take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 41m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Innsbruck and Merano as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Innsbruck Hbf and arrive in Merano/Meran.
- Buses mostly depart from Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße and arrive in Merano, Via Piave / Via Schiller (Terme).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Merano by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Regionalzug, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Regionale, ÖBB, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Merano by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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