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How to travel from Vienna to Merano

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Vienna to Merano

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Merano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, and a flight costs an average of €71.

Distance: 265 miles (428 km)

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Flight

€115

Average price

€71

Average price

Cheapest

€189

Average price

8h 48m

Average total duration

8h 18m

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30m

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11h 0m

Average total duration

10h 30m

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30m

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3h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

55m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 2.6kg

CO2 emissions

ÖBB

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FlixBus

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Austrian Airlines

Most popular airline

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from Vienna to Merano

How to get from Vienna to Merano by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Vienna to Merano is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
09:25PM14h25
Vienna
11:50AMMerano
$601One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
09:25PM14h25
Vienna
11:50AMMerano
$601One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
08:00AM12h05
Vienna
08:05PMMerano
$991One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
12:20AM14h45
Vienna
03:05PMMerano
$921One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
05:15AM12h20
Vienna
05:35PMMerano
$1341One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna 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 Vienna to Merano.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Vienna and Merano including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Merano is a bus with an average price of $50 (€39).

This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Merano:

A bus is $41 (€32) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Merano costing on average $91 (€71).

A bus is $50 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Merano costing on average $100 (€79).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Merano is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Merano take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 15m.

Bus takes on average 11h 30m.

The distance from Vienna to Merano is approximately 265 miles (428 km).
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Merano is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 2 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Merano as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vienna to Merano:
  • Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Innsbruck Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Merano/Meran.
  • Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Merano, Via Piave / Via Schiller (Terme).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Merano, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Merano by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Merano by train.
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines to go to Merano by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Vienna to Merano:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna to Merano often also extend their vacation to go to Bolzano, Mals, Munich, Innsbruck, Trento. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Merano and these popular destinations at a great price.

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