There are 10 ways to get from Zagreb to Merano by bus, train, night train, car, plane, train (Trenitalia), or shuttle
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 Zagreb - Bus Station to Venice - Mestre Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bolzano-Bozentrain 89
10h 57m€49–137Night train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Villach Hbfnighttrain En
- 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
11h 51m€88–128Drive 512.3 km
- Drive from Zagreb to Meranocar 512.3 km
6h 4m€83–119Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Innsbruck Airport, train
- Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane ZAG - INN
- Take the train from Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch to Merano Merantrain
11h 58m€237–569Train
- Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Ljubljanatrain 318 / ...
- 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
12h 28m€88–128Bus
- Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postajabus
- Take the bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Verona Porta Nuovabus
- Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano-Bozenbus
13h 8mFly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane ZAG - BGY
- Take a shuttle bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Merano
7h 39m€161–422Fly Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Munich International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZAG - MUC
- Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Merano
9h 10m€221–412Shuttle to Ljubljana, fly to Munich International Airport, shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana
- Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane LJU - MUC
- Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Merano
10h 32m€268–776Bus, shuttle to Vienna International Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport, train
- Take the bus from Zagreb to Maribor, Avtobusna Postajabus
- Take a shuttle bus from Maribor, Avtobusna Postaja to Flughafen Wien
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane VIE - INN
- Take the train from Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch to Merano Merantrain
10h 33m€270–694
Zagreb to Merano by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zagreb to Merano is to bus and train which costs €45 - €140 and takes 10h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Zagreb to Merano is to drive which takes 6h 4m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Zagreb to Merano. However, there are services departing from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Terme Merano via Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja, Verona Porta Nuova and Bolzano - Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Zagreb to Merano. However, there are services departing from Zagreb Glavni Kol. and arriving at Merano Meran via Villach Hbf, Lienz and Fortezza/Franzensfes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
The distance between Zagreb and Merano is 664 km. The road distance is 512.3 km.
The best way to get from Zagreb to Merano without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 57m and costs €45 - €140.
It takes approximately 10h 57m to get from Zagreb to Merano, including transfers.
Zagreb to Merano bus services, operated by GoOpti, depart from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
Zagreb to Merano train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
The best way to get from Zagreb to Merano is to train which takes 12h 28m and costs €85 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 8m.
What companies run services between Zagreb, Croatia and Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?
You can take a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Merano Meran via Ljubljana, Villach Hbf, Lienz In Osttirol, Lienz, Fortezza, and Fortezza/Franzensfes in around 12h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Terme Merano via Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja, Verona Porta Nuova, Bolzano/Bozen, and Bolzano - Stazione in around 13h 8m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport to Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–250
Flights from Ljubljana to Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–310
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Innsbruck Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–290
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bolzano-Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Zagreb - Bus Station to Venice - Mestre Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Zagreb to Merano bus services, operated by GoOpti, arrive at Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja station.
Zagreb to Merano train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), arrive at Ljubljana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zagreb to Merano is 512 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Zagreb to Merano.
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