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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 train, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £27, while a coach costs an average of £29.
Distance: 164 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£27 Average Price Cheapest | £29 Average Price | £36 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Venice to Merano, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Merano:
A train is £3 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Venice to Merano costing on average £29.
Other travel options to Merano take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 13m.
Tickets start at around £27 compared to roughly £36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £10. The journey takes 4h 1m versus 2h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Merano from Venice by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Venice to Merano is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Merano are Bolzano, Brixen, Trento and Verona. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Merano on Omio.
Bolzano blends Italian and Austrian influences in a polished South Tyrolean setting. It is best known for Ötzi the Iceman, arcaded streets and a backdrop of vineyards and Dolomite peaks.
Brixen is a small South Tyrolean city known for its Baroque cathedral and arcaded old town. Italian and Tyrolean influences meet here, with vineyards, mountain views and a calm historic centre.
Trento is known for its Renaissance frescoed buildings, Alpine setting and the history of the Council of Trent. Its compact centre, with Castello del Buonconsiglio and lively squares, feels both scholarly and relaxed.
Verona is known for its Roman Arena and its association with Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Its compact historic centre blends medieval streets, piazzas and river views with a calm, cultured feel.
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This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Merano:
A train is £3 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Venice to Merano costing on average £29.
Other travel options to Merano take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 13m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Venice and Merano as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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