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

The cheapest way to get from Detmold to Merano is to train and night train which costs €80 - €260 and takes 16h 38m.

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 44m and costs €120 - €180.

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 16h 38m.

How far is it from Detmold to Merano?

The distance between Detmold and Merano is 852 km. The road distance is 775.3 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 and night train which takes 16h 38m and costs €80 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 11h 10m to get from Detmold to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detmold to Merano train from?

Detmold to Merano train services, operated by National Express, depart from Altenbeken 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 775 km. It takes approximately 7h 44m 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 2792+ hotels available in Merano.

Detmold to Merano - 9 ways to travel via train, car, car train, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Detmold to Merano by car, car train, train, night train, plane, shuttle, train (Trenitalia), or bus

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

Drive, car train
best
1. Drive from Detmold to Göttingencar
2. Take the car train from Göttingen to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Meranocar
11h 10m
€146–202
Train, night train
cheapest
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
16h 38m
€81–260
Drive 775.3 km
1. Drive from Detmold to Meranocar 775.3 km
7h 44m
€124–178
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane HAJ - MUC
3. Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Meranoshuttle
10h 11m
€286–472
Train
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 Innsbruck Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
13h 24m
€114–375
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, shuttle
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 a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Meranoshuttle
11h
€293–513
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)plane DUS - BZO
8h 13m
€261–561
Train, train to Kassel Calden Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, line 201 bus
1. Take the train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Altenbekentrain
2. Take the train from Altenbeken to Hofgeismartrain
3. Fly from Kassel Calden Airport (KSF) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)plane KSF - BZO
4. Take the bus from Bolzano - Via Longon to Terme Meranobus
7h 18m
Train, train to Hannover Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, line 201 bus
1. Take the train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOBtrain
2. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB 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 11m

Detmold to Merano by train and night train

30Weekly Services

16h 38mAverage Duration

€81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 852 km
Duration: 11h 10m

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

You can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Merano Meran via Altenbeken, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, München Hbf, Innsbruck Hbf, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Brennero - Brenner in around 13h 24m.

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