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

The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Merano is to bus which costs €40 - €90 and takes 14h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bonn to Merano is to train and fly which takes 6h 47m and costs €220 - €490.

Is there a direct bus between Bonn and Merano?

No, there is no direct bus from Bonn to Merano. However, there are services departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Meran via Cologne Airport CGN and Bolzano South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Bonn and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Bonn to Merano. However, there are services departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Merano Meran via Siegburg/Bonn, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

How far is it from Bonn to Merano?

The distance between Bonn and Merano is 878 km. The road distance is 719.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bonn to Merano without a car is to train via Munich which takes 11h 46m and costs €110 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 11h 46m to get from Bonn to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Merano bus from?

Bonn to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Merano train from?

Bonn to Merano train services, operated by Nachtzug, depart from Bonn Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bonn to Merano?

The best way to get from Bonn to Merano is to train via Munich which takes 11h 46m and costs €110 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 14h 9m.

Where does the Bonn to Merano bus arrive?

Bonn to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bolzano South station.

Where does the Bonn to Merano train arrive?

Bonn to Merano train services, operated by Nachtzug, arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Bonn to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Bonn to Merano is 719 km. It takes approximately 7h 25m to drive from Bonn to Merano.

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

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Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2548+ hotels available in Merano.

Bonn to Merano - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Bonn to Merano by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Munich
best
1. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to München Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Bolzano-Bozen89
11h 46m
€113–395
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Bolzano SouthN537
14h 9m
€42–88
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Siegburg/Bonn to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofUex 1864 / ...
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano MeranRe
9h 49m
€118–401
Drive 719.2 km
1. Drive from Bonn to Merano719.2 km
7h 25m
€112–162
Train
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofDrf
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano MeranRe
12h 39m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bonn to Fulda
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Merano
8h 23m
€161–209
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozen
8h 55m
€116–335
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)DUS - BZO
6h 47m
€227–486
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)CGN - BGY
2. Take the bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Merano
8h 29m
€106–279
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozen
9h 47m
€136–379
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
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
11h 12m
€127–366

Bonn to Merano by subway, train, and bus

51Weekly Services

11h 46mAverage Duration

€113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 877.9 km
Duration: 11h 46m

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

You can take a subway from Bonn Hbf to Terme Merano via Siegburg Bf, Siegburg Bf, München Hbf, Bolzano/Bozen, and Bolzano - Stazione in around 11h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Bolzano South 4 times a week. Tickets cost €35–80 and the journey takes 11h 10m.

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