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 €55 - €180 and takes 17h 55m.

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 3m and costs €210 - €2500.

Is there a direct bus between Bielefeld and Merano?

No, there is no direct bus from Bielefeld station to Merano. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld Brackwede train station and arriving at Meran via Dortmund central bus station and Bolzano South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 55m.

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 19m.

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 €120 - €380.

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 FlixBus, depart from Bielefeld Brackwede train 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 €120 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €180 and takes 17h 55m.

Where does the Bielefeld to Merano bus arrive?

Bielefeld to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus 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 43m to drive from Bielefeld to Merano.

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

Book your Bielefeld to Merano train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Bielefeld to Merano bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2496+ 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, 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 Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Bolzano-Bozentrain 89
12h 3m
€123–376
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Dortmund central bus stationbus N3204 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bolzano Southbus N537
17h 55m
€55–180
Drive 799.5 km
1. Drive from Bielefeld to Meranocar 799.5 km
7h 43m
€125–181
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)plane DUS - BZO
7h 16m
€216–464
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 19m
€127–357
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 28m
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
€149–203
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 14m
€197–429
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 16m
€180–406
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 3m
€218–2,436
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
11h 17m
€191–477
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
11h 7m
€206–523

Bielefeld to Merano by train and bus

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12h 3mAverage Duration

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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 Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Bolzano/Bozen, and Bolzano - Stazione in around 12h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Meran via Dortmund central bus station and Bolzano South in around 17h 55m.

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