There are 7 ways to get from Ljubljana to Merano by bus, train, car, shuttle, plane, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ljubljana Dolgi most to Ronchi dei Legionari, Trieste Airport Friuli Venezia Giuliabus
- Take the train from Trieste Airport to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozentrain Fr
7h 22m€70–118Bus, train via Venice
cheapest- Take the bus from Ljubljana Central Bus Station to Venice Mestre Hotel Plazabus TripstAir
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bolzano-Bozentrain 89
8h 7m€36–139Drive 371.6 km
- Drive from Ljubljana to Meranocar 371.6 km
4h 40m€60–87Shuttle to Klagenfurt Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Ljubljana to Klagenfurt Flughafen
- Fly from Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane KLU - INN
- Take the train from Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch to Merano Merantrain
9h 43m€391–775Train
- Take the train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbftrain 38 / ...
- Take the train from Villach Hbf to Lienz In Osttiroltrain
- Take the train from Lienz to Fortezzatrain 400
- Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Merano Merantrain Re
9h 17m€77–117Bus
- Take the bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Munich Hbfbus
- Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Meranbus 095
11h 12m€515–890Fly Ljubljana to Munich International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane LJU - MUC
- Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Merano
8h 45m€271–510
Ljubljana to Merano by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ljubljana to Merano is to drive which costs €60 - €90 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Ljubljana to Merano is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Ljubljana to Merano. However, there are services departing from Ljubljana and arriving at Terme Merano via Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana, Munich central bus station and Merano-Maia Bassa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Ljubljana to Merano. However, there are services departing from Ljubljana and arriving at Merano Meran via Villach Hbf, Lienz and Fortezza/Franzensfes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
The distance between Ljubljana and Merano is 523 km. The road distance is 371.6 km.
The best way to get from Ljubljana to Merano without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 22m and costs €70 - €120.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Ljubljana to Merano, including transfers.
Ljubljana to Merano bus services, operated by GoOpti, depart from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana station.
Ljubljana to Merano train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), depart from Ljubljana station.
The best way to get from Ljubljana to Merano is to train which takes 9h 17m and costs €75 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €500 - €900 and takes 11h 12m.
What companies run services between Ljubljana, Slovenia and Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?
You can take a train from Ljubljana to Merano Meran via Villach Hbf, Lienz In Osttirol, Lienz, Fortezza, and Fortezza/Franzensfes in around 9h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ljubljana to Terme Merano via Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana, Munich central bus station, Meran, and Merano-Maia Bassa in around 11h 12m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Klagenfurt Airport to Innsbruck Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €190–460
Flights from Ljubljana to Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–310
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Trieste Airport to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +38670511611
- [email protected]
- Website
- TripstAir
Bus from Ljubljana Dolgi most to Ronchi dei Legionari, Trieste Airport Friuli Venezia Giulia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22
- Website
- TripstAir
Bus from Ljubljana Central Bus Station to Venice Mestre Hotel Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45
- Website
- TripstAir
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Booking & Getting There
Ljubljana to Merano bus services, operated by GoOpti, arrive at Munich Hbf station.
Ljubljana to Merano train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), arrive at Villach Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ljubljana to Merano is 372 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Ljubljana to Merano.
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