There are 4 ways to get from Merano to Ljubljana by bus, train (Trenitalia), train, night train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Merano, Stazione to Padova Autostazionebus
- Take the bus from Padova to Treviso, Aeroportobus 101
- Take the bus from Treviso Airport Canova to Ljubljana Central Bus Stationbus
8h 30mDrive 371.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Merano to Ljubljanacar 371.7 km
4h 36m€67–97Train
- Take the train from Merano Meran to Fortezza/Franzensfestrain Re
- Take the train from Fortezza to Lienztrain 400
- Take the train from Lienz In Osttirol to Villach Hbftrain
- Take the train from Villach Hbf to Ljubljanatrain 19 / ...
9h 32m€78–126Train, night train
- Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
- Take the nighttrain from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Ljubljananighttrain En
10h 48m€149–248
Merano to Ljubljana by train and night train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Merano to Ljubljana is to drive which costs €65 - €100 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Merano to Ljubljana is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Ljubljana station. However, there are services departing from Merano, Stazione and arriving at Ljubljana Central Bus Station via Padova and Treviso Airport Canova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Merano to Ljubljana. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Ljubljana via Fortezza, Lienz In Osttirol and Villach Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
The distance between Merano and Ljubljana is 528 km. The road distance is 371.7 km.
The best way to get from Merano to Ljubljana without a car is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Merano to Ljubljana, including transfers.
Merano to Ljubljana bus services, operated by Harea Travel, depart from Merano, Stazione station.
Merano to Ljubljana train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Merano Meran station.
The best way to get from Merano to Ljubljana is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 9h 32m.
What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Ljubljana, Slovenia?
You can take a bus from Merano, Stazione to Ljubljana Central Bus Station via Padova, Treviso, Aeroporto, and Treviso Airport Canova in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Merano Meran to Ljubljana via Fortezza/Franzensfes, Fortezza, Lienz, Lienz In Osttirol, and Villach Hbf in around 9h 32m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Merano Meran to Fortezza/Franzensfes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brenner
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 0471 220 880
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sudtirol Alto Adige
Train from Fortezza to Lienz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–55
- Website
- Sudtirol Alto Adige
- Standard
- €40–55
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Lienz In Osttirol to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Villach Hbf to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
Train from Villach Hbf to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
Night train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €130–210
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 333 916 3531
- [email protected]
- Website
- Harea Travel
Bus from Merano, Stazione to Padova Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Harea Travel
- Phone
- +39 0422 588311
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mobilità di Marca S.p.A.
Bus from Padova to Treviso, Aeroporto
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Mobilità di Marca S.p.A.
- 2nd Class
- €4–6
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- Phone
- +38670511611
- [email protected]
- Website
- TripstAir
Bus from Treviso Airport Canova to Ljubljana Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €38
- Website
- TripstAir
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Booking & Getting There
Merano to Ljubljana bus services, operated by Harea Travel, arrive at Padova Autostazione station.
Merano to Ljubljana train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Fortezza/Franzensfes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Ljubljana is 372 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Merano to Ljubljana.
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