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

The cheapest way to get from Detmold to Merano is to drive which costs €110 - €180 and takes 7h 45m.

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 45m and costs €110 - €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, Bahnhof and arriving at Meran via Bielefeld Hbf, Dortmund central bus station and Bolzano South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 32m.

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 which takes 11h 37m and costs €160 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 11h 37m 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 Grandes Tour, depart from Bielefeld Hbf 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 which takes 11h 37m and costs €160 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 20h 32m.

Where does the Detmold to Merano bus arrive?

Detmold to Merano bus services, operated by Grandes Tour, arrive at Dortmund ZOB 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2536+ hotels available in Merano.

Detmold to Merano - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 12 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
best
1. Take the train from Altenbeken to München Hbf41
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Bolzano-Bozen89
11h 37m
€169–257
Train via Kassel
cheapest
1. Take the train from Altenbeken to Kassel-WilhelmshoeheRe
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to München Hbf25 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Brennero - Brenner89
4. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano MeranRe
12h 35m
€95–341
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bielefeld Hbf to Dortmund ZOB
2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bolzano SouthN537
20h 32m
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
€99–404
Drive 775.9 km
1. Drive from Detmold to Merano775.9 km
7h 45m
€120–173
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 Bielefeld Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)DUS - BZO
8h 6m
€235–501
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB 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 36m
€201–445
Train to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) to Munich International Airport (MUC)PAD - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozen
10h 52m
€205–488
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB 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
11h 59m
€187–386
Train, train to Hannover Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, line 201 bus
1. Take the train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB
2. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
3. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)HAJ - BZO
4. Take the bus from Bolzano - Via Longon to Terme Merano
8h 26m
Train, train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport
1. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
3. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)HAM - BZO
10h 17m
€253–536

Detmold to Merano by train and bus

8Weekly Services

11h 37mAverage Duration

€169Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Detmold to Merano.

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Distance: 888.2 km
Duration: 11h 37m

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, Bolzano/Bozen, and Bolzano - Stazione in around 11h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detmold, Bahnhof to Meran via Bielefeld Hbf, Dortmund central bus station, and Bolzano South in around 20h 32m.

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