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Compare bus and train for Merano to Milan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Merano to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $32, while a bus costs an average of $59.
Distance: 126 miles (203 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Merano to Milan
Compare the available ways to get from Merano to Milan, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Merano to Milan:
A train is $27 (€23) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Merano to Milan costing on average $59 (€50).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 32m.
Tickets start at around $32 (€27) compared to roughly $102 (€86) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $70 (€59). The journey takes 3h 59m versus 3h 37m 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 Milan
How to get from Merano to Milan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Merano to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:10 PM 6h00 Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo) 9:10 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) $29 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:10 PM 6h00 Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo) 9:10 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) $29 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- Regionale 17264+
FRECCIAROSSA 8529 · FRECCIAROSSA 97524:20 PM 3h55 Merano-Maia Bassa/Meran-Untermais 8:15 PM Milan Centrale $38 1 One-way 2 transfers
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- Regionale 17106+FRECCIAROSSA 9721
7:46 AM 3h59 Merano/Meran 11:45 AM Milan Centrale $34 1 One-way 1 transfer - Regionale SAD 22434+
8963+Regionale TRENORD 26381:46 PM 4h49 Merano/Meran 6:35 PM Milan Centrale $35 1 One-way 2 transfers - Regionale 17158+8963+Regionale TRENORD 2638
1:16 PM 5h19 Merano/Meran 6:35 PM Milan Centrale $35 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus
3:10 PM 5h09 Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo) 8:19 PM Cormano, A4 (Cusano Milanino West) $40 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
3:10 PM 5h25 Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo) 8:35 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano $40 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
5:50 AM 5h09 Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo) 10:59 AM Cormano, A4 (Cusano Milanino West) $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Merano to Milan:
A train is $27 (€23) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Merano to Milan costing on average $59 (€50).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 32m.
- Around 64 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Merano and Milan 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 Milan Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo) and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Milan by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo to go to Milan by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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