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 €70 - €130 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 drive which takes 7h 43m and costs €120 - €180.

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 888 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 12h 5m and costs €120 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 12h 5m 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 12h 5m and costs €120 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 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 43m to drive from Detmold to Merano.

How do I get a train ticket from Detmold to Merano?

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Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 1657+ 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, train (Trenitalia), 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 Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to München Hbftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Bolzano-Bozentrain 89
12h 5m
€120–362
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bad Salzuflen central bus station to Dortmund central bus stationbus N1338
2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bolzano Southbus N537
20h 49m
€70–128
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Altenbeken to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the night train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
15h 47m
€82–256
Drive 775.9 km
1. Drive from Detmold to Meranocar 775.9 km
7h 43m
€122–176
Train
1. Take the train from Altenbeken to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Innsbruck Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
16h 47m
€112–256
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Detmold to Göttingencar
2. Take the car train from Göttingen to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Meranocar
8h
€145–197
Train to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane PAD - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozentrain
10h 39m
€290–568
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)plane DUS - BZO
8h 39m
€231–496
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane HAJ - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozentrain
11h 3m
€258–481
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Ibbenbüren, Bahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FMO - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozentrain
11h 49m
€262–496
Train, train to Hannover Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, line 201 bus
1. Take the train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Bielefeld Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)plane HAJ - BZO
4. Take the bus from Bolzano - Via Longon to Terme Meranobus
8h 14m

Detmold to Merano by train and bus

44Weekly Services

12h 5mAverage Duration

€120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 888.3 km
Duration: 12h 5m

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, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, München Hbf, Bolzano/Bozen, and Bolzano - Stazione in around 12h 5m. 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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