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 - €170 and takes 16h 47m.

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 11m and costs €240 - €550.

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 Meran via Essen central train station and Bolzano South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 47m.

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 18m.

How far is it from Bielefeld to Merano?

The distance between Bielefeld and Merano is 830 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 via Kassel which takes 13h 18m and costs €140 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m 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 via Kassel which takes 13h 18m and costs €140 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €170 and takes 16h 47m.

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

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Where can I stay near Merano?

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Bielefeld to Merano - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Bielefeld to Merano by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, 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 to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport
best
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 38m
€230–455
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
16h 47m
€66–161
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 18m
€140–344
Drive 799.5 km
1. Drive from Bielefeld to Meranocar 799.5 km
7h 38m
€127–183
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
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
€225–337
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
10h 58m
€215–376
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Munich International Airport
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BRE - MUC
4. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozentrain
10h 59m
€208–452
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)plane HAJ - BZO
7h 11m
€241–514
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 49m
€241–453
Train
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
€93–332
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bielefeld to Göttingencar
2. Take the car train from Göttingen to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Meranocar
8h 30m
€149–208

Bielefeld to Merano by train

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13h 18mAverage Duration

€140Cheapest Price

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Distance: 829.8 km
Duration: 7h 38m

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

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 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof to Meran via Essen Hbf, Essen central train station, and Bolzano South in around 16h 47m.

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