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 €55 - €95 and takes 14h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bonn to Merano is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 15m and costs €190 - €390.

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 Terme Merano via Cologne Airport CGN, Bolzano South and Merano-Maia Bassa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.

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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

How far is it from Bonn to Merano?

The distance between Bonn and Merano is 928 km. The road distance is 720.7 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 which takes 12h 50m and costs €140 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 12h 50m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Bonn to Merano?

The best way to get from Bonn to Merano is to train which takes 12h 50m and costs €140 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 14h 50m.

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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bonn to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Bonn to Merano is 721 km. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Bonn to Merano.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Merano?

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Bonn to Merano - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Bonn to Merano by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, night train, car, plane, or shuttle

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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Innsbruck Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
12h 50m
€147–383
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Bolzano Southbus N537
14h 50m
€57–94
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Bolzano Bozennighttrain Nj
16h
€100–283
Drive 720.7 km
1. Drive from Bonn to Meranocar 720.7 km
7h 29m
€115–166
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bonn Ramersdorf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhofbus Re8
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
17h 2m
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Meranoshuttle
7h 51m
€229–426
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Meranoshuttle
8h 49m
€234–468
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane CGN - BGY
2. Take a shuttle bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Meranoshuttle
7h 40m
€184–426
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Verona Villafranca Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane CGN - VRN
2. Take a shuttle bus from Verona - Aeroporto to Meranoshuttle
6h 15m
€194–386
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)plane DUS - BZO
6h 54m
€229–498

Bonn to Merano by train

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12h 50mAverage Duration

€147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 928 km
Duration: 12h 50m

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

You can take a train from Bonn Hbf to Merano Meran via Koeln Messe/Deutz, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Innsbruck Hbf, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 12h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Bolzano South 4 times a week. Tickets cost €50–90 and the journey takes 11h 10m.

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