The cheapest and fastest trains from Merano/Meran to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
4 h 51 m
Average duration
4 h 51 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
241 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Merano/Meran to Bologna Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Merano/Meran to Bologna Centrale will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
Of the 1 trains that leave Merano/Meran for Bologna Centrale every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 241 km distance in an average of 4 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 51 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Merano/Meran to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Merano/Meran to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 241 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£34 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Merano/Meran to Bologna Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Merano/Meran to Bologna Centrale trains for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:46 Merano/Meran | 4h51 | 14:37 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Merano/Meran to Bologna Centrale
Trains from Merano/Meran to Bologna Centrale run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 09:46, the last at 09:46. The fastest train covers the 241 km distance in 4h 51m.
Distance 241 km |
Average train duration 3h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 4h 51m |
First train 09:46 |
Last train 09:46 |
Train companies: Regionale, Frecciarossa from Merano/Meran to Bologna Centrale trainsRegionale, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Merano/Meran and Bologna Centrale from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Merano/Meran to Bologna Centrale train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Merano/Meran to Bologna Centrale by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bologna Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Merano/Meran and Bologna Centrale
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Via Piave.
- Restaurant Forst
- Bistro 7
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europa Splendid
- Hotel Terme Merano
- City Hotel Merano
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional connections to Bolzano and beyond
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
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