The cheapest and fastest trains from Merano to Innsbruck
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€31
Fastest journey
2 h 46 m
Average duration
2 h 49 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
69 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Merano to Innsbruck is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Merano to Innsbruck will cost around €31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
It's difficult to get from Merano to Innsbruck without transferring at least once.
R 16356+
RJ 88
R 16406+
RJ 86
R 16356+
RJ 88
R 16356 · RJ 88
R 17150+
S 3
R 16406+
RJ 86
R 16356+
RJ 88
R 16356+
RJ 88
R 16356 · RJ 88
R 17150+
S 3Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Merano to Innsbruck
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Merano to Innsbruck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 55m. 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 bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 69 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€30 Average price | €20 Average price Cheapest |
3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Merano to Innsbruck train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 17100+ RJX 184 | 5:00 AM Merano/Meran | 3h56 | 8:56 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17126 · Regionale SAD 1826+ RJX 184 | 5:33 AM Merano/Meran | 3h23 | 8:56 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 2 transfers | |
R 17150+ S 3 | 8:16 AM Merano/Meran | 2h57 | 11:13 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 17150+ S 3 | 8:20 AM Merano-Maia Bassa/Meran-Untermais | 2h53 | 11:13 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 16356+ RJ 88 | On time 8:46 AM Merano/Meran | 2h50 | 11:36 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 16356 · RJ 88 | On time 8:46 AM Merano/Meran | 2h50 | 11:36 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 16356+ RJ 88 | On time 8:50 AM Merano-Maia Bassa/Meran-Untermais | 2h46 | 11:36 AM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 17154+ S 3 | 10:16 AM Merano/Meran | 2h57 | 1:13 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 17154+ S 3 | 10:20 AM Merano-Maia Bassa/Meran-Untermais | 2h53 | 1:13 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 16406+ RJ 86 | 10:50 AM Merano-Maia Bassa/Meran-Untermais | 2h46 | 1:36 PM Innsbruck Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Merano to Innsbruck
Distance 69 km |
Average train duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 21:50 |
Train companies: ÖBB | Regionalzug, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | REX, Regionale, ÖBB from Merano to Innsbruck trainsÖBB | Regionalzug, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | REX, Regionale, ÖBB trains will get you between Merano and Innsbruck from €11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | REX
Regionale
ÖBB
ÖBB | Regionalzug
FAQs: Trains from Merano to Innsbruck

Passengers board the train most frequently from Merano/Meran, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Innsbruck Hbf, located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Merano to Innsbruck
- 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
- Parking is available near the station, with limited spaces.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Hotel Sailer
- NALA Individuellhotel
- Hotel Zach
- The station is a small regional hub with basic facilities, primarily serving local and regional routes.
- Bus: Several local lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Südtiroler Platz.
- Restaurant Europa Stüberl
- Die Pizzerei
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Sailer
- Grand Hotel Europa
- ibis Innsbruck
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 1, Line 3
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3
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