There are 4 ways to get from Merano to Berchtesgaden by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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Train via Innsbruck
best- Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
- Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx
6h 33m€53–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Meran to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus 095
- Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Salzburg Southbus FlixBus N1290
8h 15m€33–54Drive 261.7 km
- Drive from Merano to Berchtesgadencar 261.7 km
3h 31m€41–60Train
- Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
- Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx
7h 34m€58–89
Merano to Berchtesgaden by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merano to Berchtesgaden is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Merano to Berchtesgaden is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Berchtesgaden. However, there are services departing from Terme Merano and arriving at Schießstättbrücke via Meran, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße and Salzburg Ginzkeyplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Merano to Berchtesgaden. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Berchtesgaden Hbf via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf and Freilassing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Merano and Berchtesgaden is 388 km. The road distance is 261.7 km.
The best way to get from Merano to Berchtesgaden without a car is to train via Innsbruck which takes 6h 33m and costs €50 - €130.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Merano to Berchtesgaden, including transfers.
Merano to Berchtesgaden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meran station.
Merano to Berchtesgaden train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Merano Meran station.
The best way to get from Merano to Berchtesgaden is to train via Innsbruck which takes 6h 33m and costs €50 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Berchtesgaden, Germany?
You can take a train from Merano Meran to Berchtesgaden Hbf via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Freilassing in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terme Merano to Schießstättbrücke via Merano-Maia Bassa, Meran, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, Salzburg South, and Salzburg Ginzkeyplatz in around 8h 15m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brenner
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brenner
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- €30–50
Train from Brennero - Brenner to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- €35–55
- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- [email protected]
- Website
- westbahn.at
Train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://westbahn.at/en/
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket?cref=oebb-header
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Meran to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Salzburg South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Merano to Berchtesgaden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.
Merano to Berchtesgaden train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Brennero - Brenner station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Berchtesgaden is 262 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Merano to Berchtesgaden.
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