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 €40 - €80 and takes 13h 48m.

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 €100 - €290.

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 46m.

How far is it from Cologne to Merano?

The distance between Cologne and Merano is 712 km. The road distance is 745 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 €95 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m 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 30m and costs €95 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 13h 48m.

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 745 km. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Cologne to Merano.

Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2603+ hotels available in Merano.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Merano by train, plane, bus, night train, shuttle, 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, line 201 bus
best
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 12m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Bolzano Southbus N537
13h 48m
€44–78
Train
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
€98–246
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Köln Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Uex 1864 / ...
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
10h 46m
€137–161
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 26m
€163–425
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
€104–282
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
8h 56m
€178–442
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to MG Hbf /Europaplatztrain
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
11h 8m
€207–474
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 35m
Drive 745 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Meranocar 745 km
7h 38m
€115–165
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Meranocar
8h 9m
€164–214

Cologne to Merano by train and bus

44Weekly Services

10h 30mAverage Duration

€98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 712.1 km
Duration: 6h 12m

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 €35–60 and the journey takes 11h 10m.

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