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

The cheapest way to get from Bielefeld to Merano is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 17h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bielefeld to Merano is to train and fly which takes 7h 16m and costs €230 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Bielefeld and Merano?

No, there is no direct bus from Bielefeld to Merano. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof and arriving at Terme Merano via Essen central train station, Bolzano South and Merano-Maia Bassa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Bielefeld and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Bielefeld to Merano. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld Hbf and arriving at Merano Meran via Paderborn Hbf, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, München Hbf and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.

How far is it from Bielefeld to Merano?

The distance between Bielefeld and Merano is 1025 km. The road distance is 799.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bielefeld to Merano without a car is to train which takes 12h 3m and costs €180 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 12h 3m to get from Bielefeld to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bielefeld to Merano bus from?

Bielefeld to Merano bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, depart from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Bielefeld to Merano train from?

Bielefeld to Merano train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bielefeld to Merano?

The best way to get from Bielefeld to Merano is to train which takes 12h 3m and costs €180 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 17h 15m.

Where does the Bielefeld to Merano bus arrive?

Bielefeld to Merano bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Bielefeld to Merano train arrive?

Bielefeld to Merano train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Bielefeld to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Bielefeld to Merano is 800 km. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Bielefeld to Merano.

How do I get a train ticket from Bielefeld to Merano?

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Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2771+ hotels available in Merano.

Bielefeld to Merano - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Bielefeld to Merano by train, bus, car, plane, train (Trenitalia), or car train

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 Bielefeld Hbf to Hannover Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to München Hbftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Bolzano-Bozentrain 89
12h 3m
€180–437
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof to Essen Hbfbus Dnipro
2. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Bolzano Southbus N537
17h 15m
€66–123
Drive 799.5 km
1. Drive from Bielefeld to Meranocar 799.5 km
7h 38m
€124–178
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)plane DUS - BZO
7h 43m
€233–535
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
3. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to München Hbftrain 25 / ...
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Brennero - Brennertrain 89
5. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
13h 17m
€131–419
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
16h 26m
€81–254
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bielefeld to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Meranocar
10h
€161–210
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Hannover Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane HAJ - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozentrain
10h 5m
€267–497
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Ibbenbüren, Bahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FMO - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozentrain
11h 3m
€248–513
Train to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane PAD - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozentrain
10h 54m
€294–564
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Hannover Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)plane HAJ - BZO
7h 16m
€230–597
Train, train to Kassel Calden Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Hofgeismartrain
3. Fly from Kassel Calden Airport (KSF) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)plane KSF - BZO
8h 2m

Bielefeld to Merano by train and bus

44Weekly Services

12h 3mAverage Duration

€180Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bielefeld to Merano.

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Distance: 1,024.6 km
Duration: 12h 3m

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

You can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Terme Merano via Hannover Hbf, München Hbf, Bolzano/Bozen, and Bolzano - Stazione in around 12h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof to Terme Merano via Essen Hbf, Essen central train station, Bolzano South, Meran, and Merano-Maia Bassa in around 17h 15m.

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