The average train between Bielefeld and Merano takes 13h 58m and the fastest train takes 12h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Bielefeld to Merano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Bielefeld and Merano. The earliest departure is at 12:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Bielefeld is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Merano at 4:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 13h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Bielefeld to Merano. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld station and arriving at Merano station via Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 58m.
Bielefeld to Merano train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.
Bielefeld to Merano train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Merano Meran station.
Book your Bielefeld to Merano train tickets online with NordWestBahn, National Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bielefeld and Merano is 624.6 km. The road distance is 924 km.
You can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Merano Meran via Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof, Paderborn Hbf, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, München Hbf, and Brennero - Brenner in around 13h 17m.