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Compare bus and train for Merano to Venice
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Merano to Venice 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 32m. 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 train costs an average of $32, while a bus costs an average of $37.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$32 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Merano to Venice
Compare the available ways to get from Merano to Venice, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Merano to Venice:
A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Merano to Venice costing on average $37.
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
Tickets start at around $32 compared to roughly $49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18. The journey takes 4h 2m versus 3h 8m 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 Venice
How to get from Merano to Venice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Merano to Venice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

5:05 AM 10h35 Merano 3:40 PM Venice $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:05 AM 10h35 Merano 3:40 PM Venice $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:05 AM 10h35 Merano 3:40 PM Venice $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:50 AM 10h50 Merano 3:40 PM Venice $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
1:10 PM 13h35 Merano 2:45 AM Venice $73 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Merano to Venice:
A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Merano to Venice costing on average $37.
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
- Around 79 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Merano and Venice 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 Venice Santa Lucia.
- Buses mostly depart from Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo) and arrive in Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Venice by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity to go to Venice by train.
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