What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Merano?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Merano is to bus which costs €40 - €130 and takes 14h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Merano?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Merano is to train and fly which takes 7h 14m and costs €220 - €460.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Merano?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Merano. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Meran via Cologne Airport CGN and Bolzano South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Merano. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Merano Meran via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.

How far is it from Aachen to Merano?

The distance between Aachen and Merano is 961 km. The road distance is 793.8 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Merano without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Merano without a car is to train which takes 11h 21m and costs €140 - €470.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Merano?

It takes approximately 11h 21m to get from Aachen to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Merano bus from?

Aachen to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Merano train from?

Aachen to Merano train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Merano?

The best way to get from Aachen to Merano is to train which takes 11h 21m and costs €140 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €130 and takes 14h 40m.

Where does the Aachen to Merano bus arrive?

Aachen to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Aachen to Merano train arrive?

Aachen to Merano train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Koeln Messe/Deutz station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Merano is 794 km. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Aachen to Merano.

How do I get a bus ticket from Aachen to Merano?

Book your Aachen to Merano bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2525+ hotels available in Merano.

Aachen to Merano - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Aachen to Merano by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Bolzano-Bozentrain 89
11h 21m
€142–462
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Cologne Airport CGNbus N79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Bolzano Southbus N537
14h 40m
€43–121
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the night train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofnighttrain
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
10h 33m
€128–421
Drive 793.8 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Meranocar 793.8 km
8h
€123–178
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Aachen to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Meranocar
8h 48m
€174–228
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)plane DUS - BZO
7h 14m
€220–452
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozentrain
9h 45m
€131–456
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozentrain
10h 15m
€149–385
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport, train
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Eindhoventrain
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane EIN - INN
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain
10h 24m
€188–461
Train to Antwerp International Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Antwerp International Airport (ANR) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)plane ANR - BZO
8h 34m
€248–1,064

Aachen to Merano by train and bus

51Weekly Services

11h 21mAverage Duration

€142Cheapest Price

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Distance: 960.9 km
Duration: 11h 21m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Terme Merano via Frankfurt, München Hbf, Bolzano/Bozen, and Bolzano - Stazione in around 11h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Meran via Cologne Airport CGN and Bolzano South in around 14h 40m.

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