There are 12 ways to get from Istanbul to Merano by plane, shuttle, bus, night train, train, or car
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Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, shuttle
best- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane SAW - BGY
- Take a shuttle bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Merano
9h 51m€217–612Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
- Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Meranbus 095
29h 3m€100–154Night train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
- Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
- Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
38h 40m€190–284Drive 1,845.6 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Meranocar 1,845.6 km
18h 1m€292–421Fly Istanbul to Munich International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane IST - MUC
- Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Merano
11h 2m€242–492Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Munich International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane SAW - MUC
- Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Merano
11h 22m€207–612Fly Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane IST - VCE
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozentrain
9h 41m€192–564Fly Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane IST - BLQ
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Bolzano Bozentrain
9h 42m€200–452Fly Istanbul to Salzburg Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane IST - SZG
- Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain
11h 50m€148–423Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
- Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane SAW - VCE
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozentrain
10h 7m€152–504Bus, train
- Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Burgas Bus Station Southbus
- Take the bus from Burgas South to Innsbruck Hbfbus
- Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
39h€170–253Train, bus
- Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bolzano Autostazionebus
40h 23m€103–110
Istanbul to Merano by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Merano is to train and bus which costs €100 - €110 and takes 40h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Merano is to fly and train which takes 9h 41m and costs €190 - €600.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Merano. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Terme Merano via Munich central bus station and Merano-Maia Bassa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Merano. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Merano Meran via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 40m.
The distance between Istanbul and Merano is 2009 km. The road distance is 1845.6 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Merano without a car is to bus which takes 29h 3m and costs €100 - €160.
It takes approximately 9h 51m to get from Istanbul to Merano, including transfers.
Istanbul to Merano bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.
Istanbul to Merano train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
Istanbul to Merano bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?
You can take a bus from Istanbul to Terme Merano via Munich central bus station, Meran, and Merano-Maia Bassa in around 29h 3m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–230
Flights from Istanbul to Venice Marco Polo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180–270
Flights from Istanbul to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–410
Flights from Istanbul to Salzburg Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–300
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Night train from Halkali to Videle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–27
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- €9–13
- 1st Class
- €9–13
- Phone
- +39 0471 305604
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
Shuttle from Orio al Serio Airport to Merano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €130–190
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
Shuttle from Flughafen München to Merano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €140–200
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
Shuttle from Flughafen München to Merano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €140–200
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Merano is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 8:44 AM in Istanbul and 7:44 AM in Merano.
Istanbul to Merano train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Videle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Merano is 1846 km. It takes approximately 18h 1m to drive from Istanbul to Merano.
There are 2767+ hotels available in Merano.









