There are 6 ways to get from Genoa to Merano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Verona
best- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozentrain Fr
6h 13m€53–159Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Genoa to Bolzano Southbus 408 / ...
8h 2m€39–58Drive 426.1 km
- Drive from Genoa to Meranocar 426.1 km
4h 8m€69–100Fly, shuttle
- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane GOA - BGY
- Take a shuttle bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Merano
6h 24m€196–461Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bolzano Bozentrain Fr
7h 1m€55–103Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Milan Bergamo - Airportbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Merano
6h 54m€143–212
Genoa to Merano by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Merano is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Merano is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Merano. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Terme Merano via Settequerce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Merano. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Merano Meran via Milano Centrale, Verona Porta Nuova and Bolzano Bozen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Genoa and Merano is 466 km. The road distance is 426.1 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Merano without a car is to train via Verona which takes 6h 13m and costs €50 - €160.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Genoa to Merano, including transfers.
Genoa to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Merano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Merano is to train via Verona which takes 6h 13m and costs €50 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 2m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Merano Meran via Milano Centrale, Verona Porta Nuova, and Bolzano Bozen in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Bolzano South 4 times a day. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 6h 5m.
- Website
- luxwing.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €30–270
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Bolzano South
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Genoa to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bolzano South station.
Genoa to Merano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Merano is 426 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Genoa to Merano.
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