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 €45 - €100 and takes 13h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Merano is to train and fly which takes 5h 4m and costs €390 - €600.

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 Köln Hbf and arriving at Merano Meran via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.

How far is it from Cologne to Merano?

The distance between Cologne and Merano is 708 km. The road distance is 743.4 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 26m and costs €95 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m 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 Urlaubs-Express (UEX), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Merano?

The best way to get from Cologne to Merano is to train which takes 10h 26m and costs €95 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 13h 54m.

Where does the Cologne to Merano train arrive?

Cologne to Merano train services, operated by Urlaubs-Express (UEX), arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Merano is 743 km. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Cologne to Merano.

Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2514+ hotels available in Merano.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Merano by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)DUS - BZO
5h 4m
€397–579
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Bolzano SouthN537
13h 54m
€49–98
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Bolzano-Bozen89
10h 26m
€95–443
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Köln Hbf to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofUex 1864 / ...
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano MeranRe
10h 47m
€119–159
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 44m
€121–388
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozen
9h 20m
€134–437
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 18m
€104–320
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
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
10h 46m
€116–390
Night train, train via Koeln Hbf
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofNj
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano MeranRe
14h 36m
€83–313
Drive 743.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Merano743.4 km
7h 33m
€117–168
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Fulda
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Merano
8h 7m
€164–215

Cologne to Merano by train and bus

32Weekly Services

10h 26mAverage Duration

€95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 708.3 km
Duration: 5h 4m

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 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Bolzano South 4 times a week. Tickets cost €40–80 and the journey takes 11h 10m.

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