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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Meransen is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 15h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Meransen is to train and fly and shuttle which takes 6h 39m and costs €120 - €420.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Meransen?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Meransen. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Meranza via München Hbf, Fortezza/Franzensfes and Rio di Pusteria Funivia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

How far is it from Cologne to Meransen?

The distance between Cologne and Meransen is 823 km. The road distance is 748.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Meransen without a car is to train which takes 9h 45m and costs €90 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 9h 45m to get from Cologne to Meransen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Meransen train from?

Cologne to Meransen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Meransen?

The best way to get from Cologne to Meransen is to train which takes 9h 45m and costs €90 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 15h 1m.

Where does the Cologne to Meransen train arrive?

Cologne to Meransen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Meransen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Meransen is 748 km. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Cologne to Meransen.

Where can I stay near Meransen?

There are 2811+ hotels available in Meransen.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Meransen by train, bus, night train, car, car train, 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 Fortezza/Franzensfestetrain 89
9h 45m
€91–184
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Bolzano Southbus N537
15h 1m
€51–81
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Köln Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Uex 1864 / ...
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Fortezza/Franzensfestrain Re
10h 5m
€119–150
Drive 748.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Meransencar 748.5 km
7h 26m
€114–165
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 Meransencar
7h 44m
€158–208
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 Fortezza/Franzensfestetrain
7h 58m
€130–315
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 Fortezza/Franzensfestetrain
8h 29m
€148–342
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane DUS - INN
3. Take a shuttle bus from Innsbruck Airport to Vandoies di Sottoshuttle
6h 39m
€128–411
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, train
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 train from Bolzano Bozen to Fortezza/Franzensfestrain
7h 29m
€213–474
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport, shuttle
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 a shuttle bus from Innsbruck Airport to Vandoies di Sottoshuttle
9h 29m
€196–461
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
10h
€118–397

Cologne to Meransen by train and cable car

39Weekly Services

9h 45mAverage Duration

€91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 822.8 km
Duration: 9h 45m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Meransen, Italy?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Meranza via München Hbf, Fortezza/Franzensfes, Rio Di Pusteria, and Rio di Pusteria Funivia in around 9h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Bolzano South 4 times a week. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 11h 10m.

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