The cheapest and fastest trains from Venice to Merano
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
3 h 55 m
Average duration
4 h 28 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
164 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice to Merano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Merano will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
Of the 5 trains that leave Venice for Merano every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 164 km distance in an average of 4 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 52 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 coach and train for Venice to Merano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to Merano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 164 km
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£32 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Venice to Merano train times
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Merano trains for today, Monday 9 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:10 Venice | 4h29 | 09:39 Merano | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:10 Venice | 4h03 | 12:13 Merano | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:10 Venice | 4h03 | 14:13 Merano | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:51 Venice | 5h52 | 19:43 Merano | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Venice to Merano
Trains from Venice to Merano run on average 37 times per day, taking around 3h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 19:48. The fastest train covers the 164 km distance in 3h 44m.
Distance 164 km |
Average train duration 3h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 37 |
Fastest train 3h 44m |
First train 00:35 |
Last train 19:48 |
Train companies: Regionale, Frecciarossa from Venice to Merano trainsRegionale, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Venice and Merano from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Venice to Merano train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice 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 Venice and Merano
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free WiFi available throughout station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
- GROM Ice Cream
- Venchi Cioccolato
- Bistrot
- Tentazione Café
- L’Artenl Gelato
- Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
- Venice Times Hotel
- Hotel Antiche Figure
- Hotel Abbazia
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Located in the main passenger area.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 3, N
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, RER, EC, EN, RJ, VSOE
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
- McDonald’s
- Chock Full O'Nuts
- Puro Gusto
- Juice Bar
- Rossosapore
- Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
- Best Western Hotel Tritone
- The Plaza Hotel
- Hotel Villa Constanza
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30
- Located in the main concourse.
- Bus lines: 2, 3, 10, 15, 18, 25a, 31, 31H, 32, 32H, 33H, 34H, 43, 53, 86, N1, 8AE
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, EC, RJ, IC, EN, ICN, R, Italo
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Viale della Stazione.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Mercure Venezia Marghera
- Hotel Lugano Torretta
- Hotel Mondial
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Venice and Mestre
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line T1
- Train: Regional trains to Venice and Mestre
- 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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