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

The cheapest way to get from Bochum to Merano is to bus which costs €50 - €140 and takes 15h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bochum to Merano is to drive and car train which takes 7h 59m and costs €160 - €230.

Is there a direct train between Bochum and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Merano. However, there are services departing from Bochum Hbf and arriving at Merano Meran via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 7m.

How far is it from Bochum to Merano?

The distance between Bochum and Merano is 715 km. The road distance is 813.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bochum to Merano without a car is to train via Munich which takes 11h 19m and costs €150 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Bochum to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bochum to Merano train from?

Bochum to Merano train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Bochum Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bochum to Merano?

The best way to get from Bochum to Merano is to train via Munich which takes 11h 19m and costs €150 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €140 and takes 15h 57m.

Where does the Bochum to Merano train arrive?

Bochum to Merano train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Bochum to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Bochum to Merano is 814 km. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Bochum to Merano.

Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2494+ hotels available in Merano.

Bochum to Merano - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, line 201 bus, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Bochum to Merano by train, plane, bus, night train, 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, line 201 bus
best
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)plane DUS - BZO
3. Take the bus from Bolzano - Via Longon to Terme Meranobus
6h 15m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Bolzano Southbus N537
15h 57m
€54–137
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to München Hbftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Bolzano-Bozentrain 89
11h 19m
€157–262
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bochum Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
15h 7m
€139–444
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozentrain
9h 17m
€147–394
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane DUS - INN
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain
8h 40m
€107–363
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bochum 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 51m
€146–422
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
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 2m
€123–356
Train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Innsbruck Hbftrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
16h 22m
€147–473
Drive 813.6 km
1. Drive from Bochum to Meranocar 813.6 km
8h 6m
€127–183
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bochum to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Meranocar
7h 59m
€169–221

Bochum to Merano by train and bus

50Weekly Services

11h 19mAverage Duration

€157Cheapest Price

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Distance: 714.5 km
Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Terme Merano via München Hbf, Bolzano/Bozen, and Bolzano - Stazione in around 11h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Bolzano South 4 times a week. Tickets cost €45–110 and the journey takes 13h 15m.

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