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Compare train and bus for Merano to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Merano to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from kr80. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 42m. 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 bus costs an average of kr80, and a train costs an average of kr190.
Distance: 150 miles (242 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr250 Average price | kr158 Average price Cheapest | kr570 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Bologna:
A bus is kr92 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Merano to Bologna costing on average kr250.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
Travel optionsfrom Merano to Bologna
How to get from Merano to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Merano to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
0737:00 PM4h20Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)11:20 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)kr1431One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 0737:00 PM4h20Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)11:20 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)kr1431One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- Regionale 17264+
FRECCIAROSSA 85294:20 PM3h24Merano-Maia Bassa/Meran-Untermais7:44 PMBologna Centralekr1981One-way1 transfer
Other options
- Regionale SAD 22434+
89631:46 PM3h28Merano/Meran5:14 PMBologna Centralekr1951One-way1 transfer - Regionale 17158+89631:16 PM3h58Merano/Meran5:14 PMBologna Centralekr1951One-way1 transfer
- Regionale 17120+896312:46 PM4h28Merano/Meran5:14 PMBologna Centralekr1951One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:15 AM4h45Lana, Via Bolzano / Via Feldgatter11:00 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)kr1681One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM5h00Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo)11:00 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)kr1771One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:18 AM14h42Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo)11:00 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)kr5801One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Merano to Bologna:
A bus is kr92 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Merano to Bologna costing on average kr250.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
- Around 23 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Merano and Bologna as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Innsbruck Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Merano/Meran and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with FlixBus, Sudtirol Alto Adige to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo to go to Bologna by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Italo.
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