How to travel from Innsbruck to Merano

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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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Driving

$39

Average price

$21

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Cheapest

$47

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 11m

Average total duration

2h 41m

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30m

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2h 29m

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1h 59m

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2h 16m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Innsbruck to Merano is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Innsbruck to Merano is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 59m.

Other travel options to Merano take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 41m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Innsbruck and Merano including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Innsbruck to Merano among Omio's users.

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from Innsbruck to Merano

How to get from Innsbruck to Merano by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Innsbruck to Merano is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:45 PM2h17
    Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    10:02 PMMarling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:45 PM2h17
    Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    10:02 PMMarling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:15 PM2h10
    Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    7:25 PMLana, Via Bolzano / Via Feldgatter
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnRJ 83 · R 17123
    11:30 AM2h45
    Innsbruck Hbf
    2:15 PMMerano/Meran
    $341One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnRJ 85 · R 22435
    1:30 PM2h45
    Innsbruck Hbf
    4:15 PMMerano/Meran
    $341One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnRJ 81 · R 17121
    9:24 AM2h51
    Innsbruck Hbf
    12:15 PMMerano/Meran
    $341One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:15 AM2h17
    Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    1:32 PMMarling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:15 PM2h17
    Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    7:32 PMMarling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:15 PM2h17
    Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße
    5:32 PMMarling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo)
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Innsbruck to Merano

Travel 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 Innsbruck to Merano.

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There are 2 options to travel between Innsbruck and Merano including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Innsbruck to Merano is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Innsbruck to Merano is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 59m.

Other travel options to Merano take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 41m.

The distance from Innsbruck to Merano is approximately 42 miles (69 km).
The average frequency per day from Innsbruck to Merano is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Innsbruck to Merano:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Innsbruck to Merano, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Innsbruck to Merano:
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Innsbruck to Merano often also extend their vacation to go to Bolzano, Mals, Munich, Trento, Verona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Merano and these popular destinations at a great price.

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