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 €65 - €130 and takes 15h 55m.

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 56m 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 8m.

How far is it from Bochum to Merano?

The distance between Bochum and Merano is 714 km. The road distance is 813.8 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 48m and costs €120 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m 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 Nightjet, 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 48m and costs €120 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 15h 55m.

Where does the Bochum to Merano train arrive?

Bochum to Merano train services, operated by Nightjet, 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 4m to drive from Bochum to Merano.

Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2533+ 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 Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)DUS - BZO
3. Take the bus from Bolzano - Via Longon to Terme Merano
6h 20m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Bolzano SouthN537
15h 55m
€69–127
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to München Hbf47 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Bolzano-Bozen89
11h 48m
€120–262
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bochum Hbf to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofNj
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano MeranRe
15h 8m
€84–301
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozen
9h 20m
€137–369
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)CGN - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozen
9h 50m
€125–402
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)FMO - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozen
10h 18m
€171–372
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)DUS - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
4. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Meran
10h 45m
€122–346
Train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Innsbruck HbfNightjet
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano MeranRe
16h 23m
€147–473
Drive 813.8 km
1. Drive from Bochum to Merano813.8 km
8h 4m
€127–184
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bochum to Fulda
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Merano
7h 56m
€169–221

Bochum to Merano by train and bus

51Weekly Services

11h 48mAverage Duration

€120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 714.4 km
Duration: 6h 20m

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 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Bolzano South 4 times a week. Tickets cost €60–100 and the journey takes 13h 15m.

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