Getting there
17 - 21 June 2024
Merano | Italy
As you plan your journey to Merano, we have a travel recommendation that promises both convenience and stunning scenery.
If you are arriving by air, flying into Munich is a great starting point. From the airport, your next step is to catch the EC Train departing from Munich East station, which is conveniently located not far from the airport.
The journey from Munich to Bozen (Bolzano) takes you through the heart of the Alps and you’ll be treated to breathtaking views of the Alpine landscape. Upon your arrival in Bozen, you’ll need to make a quick change to continue your journey to Merano. The 40-minute train connection between Bozen and Merano is frequent, with trains departing every half an hour.
By Train
Positioned in the heart of Europe, Merano has a good train network, with connecting trains from Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), as well as Deutsche Bahn (DB).
There are several train connections to Merano, all of which offer a good way to travel this route:
- Munich | Germany to Merano (4,5 hrs)
- Milano | Italy to Merano (4 hrs)
- Venice | Italy to Merano (4 hrs)
- Innsbruck | Austria to Merano (3 hrs)
- Salzburg | Austria to Merano (5 hrs)
By Car
From North:
Munich – Merano/Meran (311 km) via Garmisch – Innsbruck – Brennero/Brenner (A 22 Brennero Freeway, obligatory toll) – Bolzano/Bozen (Exit Bolzano South)
From West:
Zurich – Merano/Meran (273 km) via Landquart – Klosters – Vereinatunnel – Zernez – Ofenpass – Muenster – Taufers in Muenster – Glorenza/Glurns
From East:
Lienz – Merano/Meran (180 km) via San Candido/Innichen – Val Pusteria/Pustertal (State Road 49) – (A 22 Brennero Freeway, obligatory toll) Bolzano/Bozen
From South:
Venice – Merano/Meran (260 km) via Treviso – Trient – Bolzano/Bozen (Exit Bolzano South)
By Air
- 350 km to MUNICH Airport „Franz Josef Strauß“
- 170 km to VERONA Airport “Valerio Catullo”
- 260 km to BERGAMO Airport “Orio al Serio”
- 350 km to MILANO Airport Malpensa
- 150 km to INNSBRUCK Airport
- 290 km to MILANO AirportLinate
- 215 km to TREVISO Airport
- 250 km to VENICE Airport “Tessera”
Südtirol Bus provides a quick, comfortable and value-for-money shuttle service from Merano to the following airports: Innsbruck, Munich, Verona, Bergamo, Milan Linate and Milan Malpensa, Treviso, Venice-Tessera and vice versa.
The shuttle rates vary from €88 – €143 per person/one way, depending on the destination and other factors such as time of day and number of passengers.
IMPORTANT: As more passengers are booking in the same booking process, the cost per person is reduced. So it makes sense to join forces with other participants before booking.
Book your airport shuttle service here.