What is the cheapest way to get from Merano to Salzburg?

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Salzburg is to bus which costs €29 - €50 and takes 7h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merano to Salzburg?

The fastest way to get from Merano to Salzburg is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Salzburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Terme Merano and arriving at Salzburg Mozartsteg/Imbergstraße via Meran, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße and Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Salzburg?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Salzburg Hbf via Brennero - Brenner and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Merano to Salzburg?

The distance between Merano and Salzburg is 348 km. The road distance is 273.6 km.

How do I travel from Merano to Salzburg without a car?

The best way to get from Merano to Salzburg without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs €45 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Merano to Salzburg?

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Merano to Salzburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Salzburg bus from?

Merano to Salzburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meran station.

Where do I catch the Merano to Salzburg train from?

Merano to Salzburg train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Merano Meran station.

Train or bus from Merano to Salzburg?

The best way to get from Merano to Salzburg is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €50 and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Merano to Salzburg bus arrive?

Merano to Salzburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.

Where does the Merano to Salzburg train arrive?

Merano to Salzburg train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Brennero - Brenner station.

Can I drive from Merano to Salzburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Salzburg is 274 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Merano to Salzburg.

How do I get a train ticket from Merano to Salzburg?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Merano to Salzburg?

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Where can I stay near Salzburg?

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Merano to Salzburg - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Merano to Salzburg by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain Re
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx
5h 17m
€45–107
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Bolzano Bozen to Salzburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
6h 10m
€25–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meran to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus 095
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Salzburg Southbus FlixBus N1290
7h 23m
€29–48
Drive 273.6 km
1. Drive from Merano to Salzburgcar 273.6 km
3h 25m
€45–65

Merano to Salzburg by train

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Distance: 347.7 km
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Salzburg, Austria?

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Salzburg Hbf via Brennero - Brenner and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terme Merano to Salzburg Mozartsteg/Imbergstraße via Merano-Maia Bassa, Meran, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, Salzburg South, and Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R in around 7h 23m.

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