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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Merano is to drive which costs €120 - €180 and takes 8h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Merano is to drive which takes 8h 3m and costs €120 - €180.

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 Koeln Hbf, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 23m.

How far is it from Aachen to Merano?

The distance between Aachen and Merano is 961 km. The road distance is 793.7 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 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 58m 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-eu, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Merano train from?

Aachen to Merano train services, operated by Nxg, 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 58m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 40m.

Where does the Aachen to Merano bus arrive?

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

Where does the Aachen to Merano train arrive?

Aachen to Merano train services, operated by Nxg, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Merano is 794 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Aachen to Merano.

Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2764+ hotels available in Merano.

Aachen to Merano - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Aachen to Merano by train, bus, night train, car, car train, plane, or shuttle

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 Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Bolzano-Bozentrain 89
11h 58m
Drive 793.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Aachen to Meranocar 793.7 km
8h 3m
€123–177
Bus
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
Train, night train, bus
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the night train from Köln Hbf to Ötztalnighttrain
3. Take the bus from Ötztal-Bahnhof to Obergurgl Zentrumbus 320
4. Take the bus from Obergurgl Zentrum to Moso, Paesebus 335
14h 34m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
16h 23m
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 51m
€173–228
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane CGN - BGY
3. Take a shuttle bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Meranoshuttle
8h 33m
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 18m
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 33m
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 2m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane DUS - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain
11h 33m

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) flights

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1h 30mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Aachen to Merano.

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Distance: 961.2 km
Duration: 11h 58m

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 Koeln Messe/Deutz, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Bolzano/Bozen, and Bolzano - Stazione in around 11h 58m. 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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