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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 an average ticket price of $90 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $90, while a train costs an average of $109.
Distance: 265 miles (428 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$109 Average price | $90 Average price Cheapest | $149 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 32m Average total duration Fastest 8h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 0m Average total duration 10h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg 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 Vienna to Merano
Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Merano, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Merano:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Merano costing on average $109 (€92).
Other travel options to Merano take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 0m.
Tickets start at around $109 (€92) compared to roughly $149 (€126) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $41 (€35). The journey takes 8h 2m versus 7h 5m 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 Vienna to Merano
How to get from Vienna to Merano by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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 · FlixBus10:00 AM12h02Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)10:02 PMMarling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo)$711One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 AM12h02Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)10:02 PMMarling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo)$711One-way1 transfer
Fastest
RJX 19962 · RJ 85 · R 224358:28 AM7h47Vienna4:15 PMMerano/Meran$841One-way2 transfers
Other options
- RJX 19960 · RJ 83 · R 171236:28 AM7h47Vienna2:15 PMMerano/Meran$841One-way2 transfers
IC 407+
RJ 83+
R 171235:39 AM8h36Vienna Hbf2:15 PMMerano/Meran$1261One-way2 transfers
REX 7+IC 407+RJ 83+R 171234:46 AM9h29Vienna Airport2:15 PMMerano/Meran$1261One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 AM11h55Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)9:55 PMLana, Via Bolzano / Via Feldgatter$911One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 AM13h27Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz3:47 PMMarling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo)$921One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 AM13h20Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz3:40 PMLana, Via Bolzano / Via Feldgatter$1051One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Merano:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Merano costing on average $109 (€92).
Other travel options to Merano take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 0m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Merano as scheduled services by can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Milan Linate Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Merano/Meran.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Marling, SS238 (Ponte Marlengo).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Merano by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Merano by train.
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