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

The cheapest way to get from Detmold to Merano is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 20h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Detmold to Merano is to train and fly which takes 7h 2m and costs €750 - €1800.

Is there a direct bus between Detmold and Merano?

No, there is no direct bus from Detmold to Merano. However, there are services departing from Detmold, Klinikum and arriving at Meran via Lemgo, Bahnhof, Bad Salzuflen central bus station, Dortmund central bus station and Bolzano South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Detmold and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Detmold to Merano. However, there are services departing from Detmold, Bahnhof and arriving at Merano Meran via Altenbeken, Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Brennero - Brenner. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 47m.

How far is it from Detmold to Merano?

The distance between Detmold and Merano is 889 km. The road distance is 775.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Detmold to Merano without a car is to train via Munich which takes 11h 52m and costs €140 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 11h 52m to get from Detmold to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detmold to Merano bus from?

Detmold to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bad Salzuflen central bus station.

Where do I catch the Detmold to Merano train from?

Detmold to Merano train services, operated by National Express, depart from Altenbeken station.

Train or bus from Detmold to Merano?

The best way to get from Detmold to Merano is to train via Munich which takes 11h 52m and costs €140 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 20h 49m.

Where does the Detmold to Merano bus arrive?

Detmold to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Where does the Detmold to Merano train arrive?

Detmold to Merano train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.

Can I drive from Detmold to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Detmold to Merano is 776 km. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Detmold to Merano.

Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2530+ hotels available in Merano.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Detmold to Merano by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Munich
best
1. Take the train from Altenbeken to München Hbf41
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Bolzano-Bozen89
11h 52m
€142–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bad Salzuflen central bus station to Dortmund central bus stationN1338
2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bolzano SouthN537
20h 49m
€58–107
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Altenbeken to Kassel-WilhelmshoeheRe
2. Take the night train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofNj
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano MeranRe
15h 47m
€99–414
Drive 775.9 km
1. Drive from Detmold to Merano775.9 km
7h 45m
€122–175
Train
1. Take the train from Altenbeken to Kassel-WilhelmshoeheRe
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Innsbruck Hbf
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano MeranRe
16h 47m
€134–414
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Detmold to Göttingen
2. Take the car train from Göttingen to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Merano
7h 57m
€145–197
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport
1. Take the train from Herford to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)DUS - BZO
7h 27m
€436–600
Train to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Paderborn Hbf
2. Fly from Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) to Munich International Airport (MUC)PAD - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozen
10h 50m
€178–453
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport
1. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)HAJ - BZO
7h 2m
€794–1,737
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Munich International Airport (MUC)HAJ - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozen
11h 27m
€196–445
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof to Ibbenbüren, Bahnhof
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)FMO - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozen
12h 1m
€180–391

Detmold to Merano by train, foot, and bus

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11h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 888.9 km
Duration: 11h 52m

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

You can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Terme Merano via Altenbeken, München Hbf, München Hbf, Bolzano/Bozen, and Bolzano - Stazione in around 11h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detmold, Klinikum to Meran via Lemgo, Bahnhof, Bad Salzuflen central bus station, Dortmund central bus station, and Bolzano South in around 20h 49m.

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