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Compare bus and train for Venice to Merano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to Merano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of S$ 46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 31m. 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 S$ 46, while a bus costs an average of S$ 50.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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S$ 46 Average price Cheapest | S$ 50 Average price | S$ 62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Venice to Merano
Compare the available ways to get from Venice to Merano, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Merano:
A train is S$ 4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice to Merano costing on average S$ 50.
Other travel options to Merano take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 13m.
Tickets start at around S$ 46 compared to roughly S$ 62 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about S$ 17. The journey takes 4h 1m versus 2h 59m 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 Venice to Merano
How to get from Venice to Merano by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Venice to Merano is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 PM 9h19 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) 11:39 PM Lana, Via Bolzano / Via Feldgatter S$ 42 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 PM 9h19 Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) 11:39 PM Lana, Via Bolzano / Via Feldgatter S$ 42 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 9718 · FRECCIAROSSA 8502+
Regionale 171499:00 AM 3h39 Venice Mestre 12:39 PM Merano-Maia Bassa/Meran-Untermais S$ 104 1 One-way 2 transfers
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Intercity 610+
Regionale 171173:57 PM 5h47 Venice Santa Lucia 9:44 PM Merano/Meran S$ 54 1 One-way 2 transfers
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Intercity 610+
Regionale 171172:57 PM 6h47 Venice Santa Lucia 9:44 PM Merano/Meran S$ 54 1 One-way 2 transfers
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Regionale Veloce 3846 · Regionale 171793:57 PM 4h47 Venice Santa Lucia 8:44 PM Merano/Meran S$ 55 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Merano:
A train is S$ 4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice to Merano costing on average S$ 50.
Other travel options to Merano take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 13m.
- Around 74 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Venice and Merano as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Venice Santa Lucia and arrive in Merano/Meran.
- Buses mostly depart from Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) and arrive in Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Merano by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity to go to Merano by train.
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