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Compare bus and train for Merano to Innsbruck
Omio 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 an average ticket price of Rp24 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Rp24, while a train costs an average of Rp32.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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Rp32 Average price | Rp24 Average price Cheapest | Rp38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m 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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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 Rp8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Merano to Innsbruck costing on average Rp32.
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 13m.
Tickets start at around Rp32 compared to roughly Rp38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Rp6. The journey takes 2h 43m versus 2h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Merano to Innsbruck
How to get from Merano to Innsbruck by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Merano to Innsbruck is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:30 AM2h10Merano11:40 AMInnsbruckRp111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
9:30 AM2h10Merano11:40 AMInnsbruckRp111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:30 AM2h10Merano11:40 AMInnsbruckRp111One-way0 transfers
Other options
3:20 AM2h20Merano5:40 AMInnsbruckRp151One-way0 transfers
6:15 AM2h20Merano8:35 AMInnsbruckRp171One-way0 transfers
3:23 AM2h17Merano5:40 AMInnsbruckRp171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Merano to Innsbruck:
A bus is Rp8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Merano to Innsbruck costing on average Rp32.
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 13m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Merano and Innsbruck as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Merano/Meran and arrive in Innsbruck Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo) and arrive in Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Innsbruck by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Regionale, ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB, ÖBB | REX to go to Innsbruck by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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