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

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Merano is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 15h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Merano is to drive and car train which takes 7h 47m and costs €160 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Merano?

No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund station to Merano. However, there are services departing from Dortmund central bus station and arriving at Meran via Bolzano South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Merano. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Merano Meran via München Hbf and Bolzano Bozen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Merano?

The distance between Dortmund and Merano is 732 km. The road distance is 802 km.

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

The best way to get from Dortmund to Merano without a car is to train via Munich which takes 12h 41m and costs €120 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Dortmund to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Merano bus from?

Dortmund to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Merano train from?

Dortmund to Merano train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Merano?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Merano is to train via Munich which takes 12h 41m and costs €120 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 15h 35m.

Where does the Dortmund to Merano bus arrive?

Dortmund to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bolzano South station.

Where does the Dortmund to Merano train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dortmund to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Merano is 802 km. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Dortmund to Merano.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Dortmund to Merano?

Book your Dortmund to Merano bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2626+ hotels available in Merano.

Dortmund to Merano - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, line 201 bus, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Dortmund to Merano by train, plane, bus, night train, train (Trenitalia), car, or car train

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

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, line 201 bus
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)plane DUS - BZO
3. Take the bus from Bolzano - Via Longon to Terme Meranobus
6h 31m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bolzano Southbus N537
15h 35m
€60–101
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to München Hbftrain 42 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Bolzano-Bozentrain 89
12h 41m
€126–398
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Dortmund Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
15h 48m
€87–314
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozentrain
9h 15m
€181–427
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozentrain
9h 45m
€181–453
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Innsbruck Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane DUS - INN
3. Take the train from Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch to Merano Merantrain
8h 37m
€141–382
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane DUS - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain
10h 58m
€129–383
Train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Innsbruck Hbftrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Merano Merantrain Re
14h 54m
€87–314
Drive 802 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Meranocar 802 km
7h 49m
€127–184
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Dortmund to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Meranocar
7h 47m
€167–223

Dortmund to Merano by train

44Weekly Trains

12h 41mAverage Duration

€126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 732.3 km
Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Merano Meran via München Hbf and Bolzano Bozen in around 12h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bolzano South 4 times a week. Tickets cost €55–100 and the journey takes 14h 5m.

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