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 €45 - €85 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 13m and costs €120 - €180.

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 816.1 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 12h 1m and costs €200 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m 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 12h 1m and costs €200 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 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 816 km. It takes approximately 8h 13m to drive from Bottrop to Merano.

Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2599+ hotels available in Merano.

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

There are 11 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 Düsseldorf International Airport to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, line 201 bus
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)plane DUS - BZO
2. Take the bus from Bolzano - Via Longon to Terme Meranobus
6h 16m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Bolzano Southbus N537
16h 16m
€48–82
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Bolzano-Bozentrain 89
12h 1m
€207–289
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Ötztalnighttrain
2. Take the bus from Ötztal-Bahnhof to Obergurgl Zentrumbus 320
3. Take the bus from Obergurgl Zentrum to Moso, Paesebus 335
14h 53m
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozentrain
9h
€181–407
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Innsbruck Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane DUS - INN
2. Take the train from Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch to Merano Merantrain
8h 21m
€137–389
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane DUS - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain
10h 59m
€129–347
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport
1. Take the train from Essen-Dellwig to Viersentrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoventrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane EIN - INN
4. Take the train from Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch to Merano Merantrain
10h 57m
€218–466
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
17h 42m
€139–499
Drive 816.1 km
1. Drive from Bottrop to Meranocar 816.1 km
8h 13m
€125–181
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bottrop to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Meranocar
8h 13m
€172–225

Bottrop to Merano by train and bus

44Weekly Services

12h 1mAverage Duration

€207Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bottrop to Merano.

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Distance: 695.6 km
Duration: 6h 16m

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 12h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Bolzano South 4 times a week. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 13h 15m.

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