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Compare bus and train for Munich to Merano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Merano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 5h 1m. 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 $45, while a train costs an average of $98.
Distance: 103 miles (166 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$98 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Munich to Merano
Compare the available ways to get from Munich to Merano, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Merano:
A bus is $54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Merano costing on average $98.
Other travel options to Merano take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 18m.
Tickets start at around $98 compared to roughly $51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$47. The journey takes 4h 48m versus 4h 7m 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 Munich to Merano
How to get from Munich to Merano by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Merano is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
5:30 PM 4h32 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) 10:02 PM Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo) $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
5:30 PM 4h32 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) 10:02 PM Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo) $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
5:30 PM 4h25 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) 9:55 PM Lana, Via Bolzano / Via Feldgatter $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- RJ 85 · R 22435
11:23 AM 4h46 Munich Hbf 4:09 PM Merano-Maia Bassa/Meran-Untermais $73 1 One-way 1 transfer - RJ 85 · R 22435
11:23 AM 4h52 Munich Hbf 4:15 PM Merano/Meran $73 1 One-way 1 transfer - RJ 83 · R 17123
9:23 AM 4h46 Munich Hbf 2:09 PM Merano-Maia Bassa/Meran-Untermais $83 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
11:15 AM 4h32 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) 3:47 PM Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo) $37 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
11:15 AM 4h25 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) 3:40 PM Lana, Via Bolzano / Via Feldgatter $41 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Merano:
A bus is $54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Merano costing on average $98.
Other travel options to Merano take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 18m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Merano as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Merano/Meran.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Milan Linate Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo).
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus to go to Merano by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Merano by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus.
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