4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Ulm to Merano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ulm to Merano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €53 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 7h 7m. 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 bus costs an average of €53, while a train costs an average of €79.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€79 Average price | €53 Average price Cheapest | €52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 7m Average total duration Fastest 6h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m 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 Ulm to Merano
Compare the available ways to get from Ulm to Merano, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ulm to Merano:
A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm to Merano costing on average €79.
Other travel options to Merano take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 0m.
Tickets start at around €79 compared to roughly €52 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€27. The journey takes 7h 30m versus 4h 34m 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 Ulm to Merano
How to get from Ulm to Merano by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ulm to Merano is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:30 AM 9h35 Ulm 9:05 PM Merano €41 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
11:30 AM 9h35 Ulm 9:05 PM Merano €41 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:20 AM 9h12 Ulm 5:32 PM Merano €58 1 One-way 0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Ulm to Merano
Travel to Merano easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ulm to Merano.
This is compared to other travel options from Ulm to Merano:
A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm to Merano costing on average €79.
Other travel options to Merano take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 0m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ulm and Merano as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ulm Hbf and arrive in Merano/Meran.
- Buses mostly depart from Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße and arrive in Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Merano by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Merano by train.
Travelling from Ulm to Merano: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
