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

The cheapest way to get from Bottrop to Merano is to bus which costs €55 - €120 and takes 16h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bottrop to Merano is to drive which takes 8h 8m and costs €120 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Bottrop and Merano?

No, there is no direct bus from Bottrop to Merano. However, there are services departing from BOT ZOB Berliner Platz and arriving at Meran via Essen central train station and Bolzano South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 16m.

How far is it from Bottrop to Merano?

The distance between Bottrop and Merano is 696 km. The road distance is 814.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bottrop to Merano without a car is to train which takes 11h 58m and costs €150 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Bottrop to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bottrop to Merano bus from?

Bottrop to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Train or bus from Bottrop to Merano?

The best way to get from Bottrop to Merano is to train which takes 11h 58m and costs €150 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 16h 16m.

Where does the Bottrop to Merano bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bottrop to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Bottrop to Merano is 815 km. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Bottrop to Merano.

Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2536+ hotels available in Merano.

Bottrop to Merano - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, line 201 bus, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Bottrop to Merano by plane, bus, train, 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.

Fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, line 201 bus
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)DUS - BZO
2. Take the bus from Bolzano - Via Longon to Terme Merano
6h 17m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Bolzano SouthN537
16h 16m
€58–112
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Bolzano-Bozen89
11h 58m
€152–319
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofNj
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano MeranRe
17h 43m
€87–486
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DUS - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozen
9h 18m
€136–367
Fly to Innsbruck Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)DUS - INN
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Meran
8h 41m
€101–416
Fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)DUS - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Meran
10h 41m
€117–334
Drive 814.6 km
1. Drive from Bottrop to Merano814.6 km
8h 8m
€126–181
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bottrop to Fulda
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Merano
8h 11m
€172–225

Bottrop to Merano by train and bus

53Weekly Services

11h 58mAverage Duration

€152Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bottrop to Merano.

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Distance: 695.6 km
Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a train from Bottrop Hbf to Terme Merano via Essen Hbf, München Hbf, Bolzano/Bozen, and Bolzano - Stazione in around 11h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Bolzano South 4 times a week. Tickets cost €50–100 and the journey takes 13h 15m.

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