The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg to Merano
Cheapest price
£85
Average price
£88
Fastest journey
4 h 43 m
Average duration
4 h 43 m
Trains per day
28
Distance
190 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Merano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Merano will cost around £88 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £85.
To travel from Salzburg to Merano you need to make at least 2 changes.
RJX 160+
S 3+
R 17115+
Regionale 17155
RJX 660+
S 3+
R 17151+
Regionale 17115
RJX 660+
S 3+
R 17151+
Regionale 17153
RJX 860+
S 3+
R 17157+
Regionale 17179
RJX 162+
S 3+
R 17155+
Regionale 17249
RJX 160+
S 3+
R 17115
RJX 660+
S 3+
R 17151
RJX 162+
S 3+
R 17155
RJX 860+
S 3+
R 17157
RJX 662+
S 3+
R 17153Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Salzburg to Merano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Merano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 190 km
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5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 5m Average total duration 9h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Salzburg to Merano train times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Merano 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 668+ EC 1281+ Regionale Veloce 3850 · Regionale SAD 22435 | 05:56 Salzburg Hbf | 9h19 | 15:15 Merano/Meran | 3 changes | |
RJ 668+ EC 1281+ Regionale 16612 · Regionale SAD 22437 | 05:56 Salzburg Hbf | 10h19 | 16:15 Merano/Meran | 3 changes | |
RJ 668+ EC 1281+ Regionale Veloce 3844 · Regionale SAD 22439 | 05:56 Salzburg Hbf | 11h19 | 17:15 Merano/Meran | 3 changes | |
RJX 660+ S 3+ R 17151+ Regionale 17115 | 07:56 Salzburg Hbf | 5h49 | 13:45 Merano/Meran | 3 changes | |
RJX 660+ S 3+ R 17151+ Regionale 17153 | 07:56 Salzburg Hbf | 6h49 | 14:45 Merano/Meran | 3 changes | |
RJX 660+ S 3+ R 17151 | 07:56 Salzburg Hbf | 4h49 | 12:45 Merano/Meran | 2 changes | |
RJX 660+ S 3+ R 17151+ Regionale 17155 | 07:56 Salzburg Hbf | 7h49 | 15:45 Merano/Meran | 3 changes | |
RJX 660+ S 3+ R 17151 | 07:56 Salzburg Hbf | 4h43 | 12:39 Merano-Maia Bassa/Meran-Untermais | 2 changes | |
RJX 160+ S 3+ R 17115+ Regionale 17155 | 08:56 Salzburg Hbf | 6h49 | 15:45 Merano/Meran | 3 changes | |
RJX 160+ S 3+ R 17115 | 08:56 Salzburg Hbf | 4h49 | 13:45 Merano/Meran | 2 changes | |
RJX 160+ S 3+ R 17115 | 08:56 Salzburg Hbf | 4h43 | 13:39 Merano-Maia Bassa/Meran-Untermais | 2 changes | |
RJX 160+ S 3+ R 17115+ Regionale 17153 | 08:56 Salzburg Hbf | 5h49 | 14:45 Merano/Meran | 3 changes | |
RJX 160+ S 3+ R 17115+ Regionale 17157 | 08:56 Salzburg Hbf | 7h49 | 16:45 Merano/Meran | 3 changes | |
RJX 662+ S 3+ R 17153 | 09:56 Salzburg Hbf | 4h49 | 14:45 Merano/Meran | 2 changes | |
RJX 662+ S 3+ R 17153+ Regionale 17155 | 09:56 Salzburg Hbf | 5h49 | 15:45 Merano/Meran | 3 changes | |
RJX 662+ S 3+ R 17153+ Regionale 17157 | 09:56 Salzburg Hbf | 6h49 | 16:45 Merano/Meran | 3 changes | |
RJX 662+ S 3+ R 17153+ Regionale 17159 | 09:56 Salzburg Hbf | 7h49 | 17:45 Merano/Meran | 3 changes | |
RJX 662+ S 3+ R 17153 | 09:56 Salzburg Hbf | 4h43 | 14:39 Merano-Maia Bassa/Meran-Untermais | 2 changes | |
RJX 162+ S 3+ R 17155+ Regionale 17249 | 10:56 Salzburg Hbf | 7h48 | 18:44 Merano/Meran | 3 changes | |
RJX 162+ S 3+ R 17155+ Regionale 17157 | 10:56 Salzburg Hbf | 5h49 | 16:45 Merano/Meran | 3 changes | |
RJX 162+ S 3+ R 17155 | 10:56 Salzburg Hbf | 4h49 | 15:45 Merano/Meran | 2 changes | |
RJX 162+ S 3+ R 17155 | 10:56 Salzburg Hbf | 4h43 | 15:39 Merano-Maia Bassa/Meran-Untermais | 2 changes | |
RJX 162+ S 3+ R 17155+ Regionale 17159 | 10:56 Salzburg Hbf | 6h49 | 17:45 Merano/Meran | 3 changes | |
RJX 860+ S 3+ R 17157+ Regionale 17179 | 11:56 Salzburg Hbf | 7h48 | 19:44 Merano/Meran | 3 changes | |
RJX 860+ S 3+ R 17157 | 11:56 Salzburg Hbf | 4h49 | 16:45 Merano/Meran | 2 changes | |
RJX 860+ S 3+ R 17157+ Regionale 17159 | 11:56 Salzburg Hbf | 5h49 | 17:45 Merano/Meran | 3 changes | |
RJX 860+ S 3+ R 17157 | 11:56 Salzburg Hbf | 4h43 | 16:39 Merano-Maia Bassa/Meran-Untermais | 2 changes | |
RJX 860+ S 3+ R 17157+ Regionale 17249 | 11:56 Salzburg Hbf | 6h48 | 18:44 Merano/Meran | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg to Merano
Trains from Salzburg to Merano run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:12, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 190 km distance in 4h 49m.
Distance 190 km |
Average train duration 4h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 4h 49m |
First train 02:12 |
Last train 21:50 |
Train companies: ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Railjet from Salzburg to Merano trainsÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Railjet trains will get you between Salzburg and Merano from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Salzburg to Merano train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg to Merano 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 Merano, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Salzburg and Merano
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Südtiroler Platz.
- Restaurant Imlauer
- Stieglitz
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europa Salzburg
- Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
- H+ Hotel Salzburg
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for ÖBB and Westbahn trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for regional and international trains
- Bus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 25
- S-Bahn: Line S3
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Südtiroler Platz.
- Restaurant Imlauer
- Stieglitz
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europa Salzburg
- Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
- H+ Hotel Salzburg
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: regional and S-Bahn platforms
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
- 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
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