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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Merano is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 14h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Merano is to fly and shuttle which takes 7h 31m and costs €170 - €420.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Merano. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Merano Meran via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 31m.

How far is it from Cologne to Merano?

The distance between Cologne and Merano is 890 km. The road distance is 744.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Merano without a car is to train which takes 10h 30m and costs €160 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 10h 30m to get from Cologne to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Merano train from?

Cologne to Merano train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Merano?

The best way to get from Cologne to Merano is to train which takes 10h 30m and costs €160 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 14h 16m.

Where does the Cologne to Merano train arrive?

Cologne to Merano train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Merano is 745 km. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Cologne to Merano.

Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 1695+ hotels available in Merano.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Merano by train, bus, 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 Bolzano-Bozentrain 89
10h 30m
€167–382
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Bolzano Southbus N537
14h 16m
€56–105
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
14h 31m
€102–224
Drive 744.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Meranocar 744.7 km
7h 38m
€116–167
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Ötztaltrain Drf
2. Take the bus from Ötztal-Bahnhof to Obergurgl Zentrumbus 320
3. Take the bus from Obergurgl Zentrum to Moso, Paesebus 335
15h 34m
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 31m
€178–417
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, line 201 bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)plane DUS - BZO
3. Take the bus from Bolzano - Via Longon to Terme Meranobus
6h 17m
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozentrain
8h 31m
€217–470
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozentrain
9h 1m
€225–492
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain
9h 35m
€199–509
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane DUS - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain
10h 34m
€132–355

Cologne to Merano by train and bus

44Weekly Services

10h 30mAverage Duration

€167Cheapest Price

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Distance: 890.4 km
Duration: 10h 30m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Terme Merano via München Hbf, Bolzano/Bozen, and Bolzano - Stazione in around 10h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Bolzano South 4 times a week. Tickets cost €50–95 and the journey takes 11h 10m.

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