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How to get fromMerano to Budapestby train (Trenitalia), train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 10 ways to get from Merano to Budapest by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train via Vienna

    best
    1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx
    3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Ec
    10h 16m
    Ft 36,463–76,641

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus N874
    15h 41m
    Ft 29,000–43,000

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hbf to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus
    14h 53m
    Ft 57,813–79,091

  4. Drive  764 km

    1. Drive from Merano to Budapestcar car 764 km
    9h 1m
    Ft 50,053–72,298

  5. Train to Innsbruck Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitschtrain train
    2. Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane INN - BUD
    9h 18m
    Ft 82,840–195,738

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Merano Meran to Brennero - Brennertrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Rjx
    12h 39m
    Ft 46,813–74,091

  7. Shuttle to Munich International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Flughafen Münchenshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane MUC - BUD
    9h 7m
    Ft 83,599–156,684

  8. Shuttle to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane BGY - BUD
    8h 6m
    Ft 63,727–134,138

  9. Train, train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain train
    2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia Mestretrain train
    3. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane VCE - BUD
    8h 3m
    Ft 47,797–124,186

  10. Train, train to Treviso Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain train
    2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia Mestretrain train
    3. Fly from Treviso Airport (TSF) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane TSF - BUD
    8h 18m
    Ft 62,997–159,786

Merano to Budapest by train

Calendar139Weekly Trains
Duration10h 16mAverage Duration
TicketFt 36,463Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 900.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 16m

What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Budapest, Hungary?

You can take a train from Merano Meran to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Wien Hbf in around 10h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bolzano South to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar 5 times a week. Tickets cost Ft 29,000–43,000 and the journey takes 13h 5m.

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