There are 4 ways to get from Florence to Merano by train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Bolzanotrain 8966
4h 26m€40–70Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Bolzano Southbus N1594 / ...
7h 47m€37–55Drive 388.9 km
- Drive from Florence to Meranocar 388.9 km
3h 38m€63–91Train via Firenze S.M.N. (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bolzano Bozentrain Fr
4h 30m€52–88
Florence to Merano by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Florence to Merano is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Florence to Merano is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Florence station to Merano. However, there are services departing from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and arriving at Terme Merano via Settequerce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Florence to Merano. However, there are services departing from Firenze Santa Maria Novella and arriving at Bolzano via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Florence and Merano is 381 km. The road distance is 388.9 km.
The best way to get from Florence to Merano without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €40 - €70.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Florence to Merano, including transfers.
Florence to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.
Florence to Merano train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Firenze Santa Maria Novella station.
The best way to get from Florence to Merano is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?
ItaloTreno operates a train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Bolzano twice daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Bolzano South 5 times a day. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Bolzano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Bolzano South
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Florence to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bolzano South station.
Florence to Merano train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Bolzano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Merano is 389 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Florence to Merano.
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